At the east end of the Louvre is the Cour Carr??e, covering the original fortress built by Philippe Auguste in 1190 to protect Paris from river attack while he was away on a crusade.
There was originally a fortress built for defense at the east end of the Louvre.
mnli hypothesis: There was originally a fortress built for defense at the east end of the Louvre. premise: At the east end of the Louvre is the Cour Carr??e, covering the original fortress built by Philippe Auguste in 1190 to protect Paris from river attack while he was away on a crusade.