Countryside Outside Paris (French Countryside)

A rural expanse beyond Paris, selected by Jules as a refuge during the Reign of Terror. This location—comprising vast fields, scattered villages, and rolling hills—provides strategic isolation from revolutionary patrols, prisons, and the chaos of the capital. Its fresh air, seclusion, and vantage points allow Jules to observe political shifts (e.g., the rise of Napoleon) while avoiding direct risk. The countryside symbolizes calm stability amid France's national upheaval, contrasting sharply with the frenzy of Paris. Characters reference its appeal through Jules' descriptions: a place of detached survival, fresh air, and strategic calm.