On 10 August 1792, after the royal family had taken refuge in the Legislative Assembly, the monarchy was abolished and the entire family was imprisoned in the Temple Tower, remains of a former medieval fortress.
On 10 August 1792, after the royal family had taken refuge in the Legislative Assembly, Louis XVI was deposed, although the monarchy was not abolished before 21 September. On 13 August, the entire family was imprisoned in the Temple Tower, remains of a former medieval fortress.