VOICED: Paris landmark 'Hotel de la Marine' opening to public

The video discusses the historical significance of a French monument, originally built before the revolution, which housed the royal crown and jewels. It was looted during the chaos of 1792. The building later served as the Ministry of the Navy and Colonies, with many maritime references. It hosted significant events, including the signing of the decree to abolish slavery in 1848. Plans are underway to transform it into a museum managed by the Louvre, with new galleries and a restaurant. The renovation aims to make the site accessible to the public by 2015.

What significant event led to the looting of the Hotel de la Marine?

• The Franco-Prussian War

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The French Revolution

Which important document was signed at the Hotel de la Marine in 1848?

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The decree to abolish slavery

Who used the Hotel de la Marine during the bicentenary of the French Revolution?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• President Francois Mitterrand

• King Louis XVI

• Charles de Gaulle

What is the future plan for the Hotel de la Marine?

• To become a luxury hotel

• To be turned into a museum

• To be demolished

• To remain as a naval office

Why was the proposal to turn the Hotel de la Marine into a luxury hotel rejected?

• Public opposition

• Historical preservation laws

• Corporate greed and lack of guarantees

• Lack of funding