ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Crown lands of France

Ok kiddo, let me explain what Crown Lands of France are.

France is a country that has a King or Queen as its ruler. Long ago, the King or Queen owned a lot of land all over the country. These lands were called Crown lands because they were owned by the Crown, which means the King or Queen.

The Crown lands were very important because they provided the King or Queen with a lot of money and power. They had forests, farms, and towns where people lived and worked. The King or Queen could collect taxes from the people who lived in these areas to pay for things like castles, soldiers, and other important things.

But as time went on, the Crown lost some of its power and the people started to regain some power of their own. In 1789, the French Revolution happened which was a period of upheaval that led to the end of the French monarchy. The new government took over the control of the land that was previously owned by the King or Queen.

Today, Crown lands of France no longer exist in the same form they used to. Some of the lands were sold off to private owners, while others became part of the public domain. However, there are still some places in France that are owned by the government, and they are managed and protected to maintain their historical and cultural significance.