Joyeuse (pronounced [ʒwajøz] ⓘ; Old French: Joiuse; meaning 'joyous, joyful') was, in medieval legend, the sword wielded by Charlemagne as his personal weapon. A sword identified as …

Apr 16, 2024 · The Joyeuse sword spans centuries of royal ceremonies and is believed to have been wielded by Charlemagne himself. From ancient myths to modern fascination, The sword …

Joyeuse, the legendary sword of Charlemagne, which stands as one of the most iconic artifacts of medieval European history, is now displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. This …

Joyeuse remains one of the most significant swords of the French Empire, as it is the only one that was used in coronation ceremonies for centuries. It continues to be a symbol of power …

Joyeuse (French: ⓘ; Occitan: Juèsa) is a commune in the Ardèche department. It is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southern France , and is supposedly named for …

The House of Joyeuse is an old French noble family, particularly influential in the 16th century, which takes its name from the town of Joyeuse, in the Vivarais. It was a branch of the …

Aug 31, 2020 · The Song of Roland, an eighth-century epic poem recounting the slaughter of Charlemagne's armies in an ambush of angry Basques in the Battle Roncevaux Pass in 778, …

Joyeuse (occitan Juèsa) est une commune française, située dans le département de l’ Ardèche en région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Son nom est rattaché à celui de la Maison de Joyeuse …

Louis XV (1710–1774) wears the sword of Charlemagne (Joyeuse) on his belt. Painting by Louis-Michel van Loo, 1760. Probably starting with Philip II of France (1165–1223) in 1179, the …

Joyeuse (French pronunciation: [ʒwa'jøz]), is the name traditionally thought to have been given to a part of Charlemagne 's personal sword. The name translates as "joyful". Joyeuse exhibited …