The Dungeon of François Villon: A Prisoner's Quarters and a Poet's Sanctuary The narrow streets of Paris have been home to countless secrets and stories over the centuries.
One such chapter in history is the life and imprisonment of the French poet François Villon, who spent more time incarcerated than free.
Born in 1431 or 1432, Villon rose to prominence as a celebrated poet but his fame came with a price: repeated imprisonment.