Damage and Destruction

Many palaces and castles suffered during sieges, raids, or occupation by enemy forces. For example, parts of the Palais de la Cité were damaged in conflicts during the war, and English occupation of parts of France led to shifts in palace control.

Changing Residences

As territories changed hands, monarchs often relocated their courts to safer or more strategic locations. The English court, for instance, spent time in castles across southern England and the English-held territories in France.

Similarly, French kings moved their residence to safer strongholds during periods when Paris was vulnerable.

Economic Strain

Maintaining palaces and courts during decades of war imposed significant financial burdens on the monarchy. Funding fortifications, court life, and military campaigns required heavy taxation, which sometimes caused unrest shutdown123