# Henry IV enters Paris (1594)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1594-henry-iv-enters-paris
Location: Paris

The capital accepted the Bourbon king, marking a decisive turn in the civil wars. Within the broader Renaissance & Wars of Religion period, Renaissance monarchy brought Italian wars, humanist culture and overseas exploration. The Reformation then fractured the kingdom, producing decades of civil war between Catholic and Protestant factions. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Henry IV (King of France). Henry IV enters Paris is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Henry IV enters Paris is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Henry IV](https://history-france.com/rulers/henry-iv)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Henry IV enters Paris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Henry+IV+enters+Paris&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Henry IV enters Paris](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Henry+IV+enters+Paris)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)