Tour de Nesle Affair, Medieval scandal in France
The Tour de Nesle affair was a notorious scandal involving French royalty.
The affair took place in the 14th century during the reign of King Philip IV.
The incident has been depicted in various works of literature and drama.
The location of the Tour de Nesle is in modern-day Paris, near the Seine River.
The affair led to torture, imprisonment, and the execution of guilty parties.
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