The Bourbon Restoration in France, which occurred in 1814 after Napoleon's downfall, saw the monarchy reinstated under Louis XVIII's rule. While the restoration aimed to bring stability, it was marked by tensions between royalists and republicans. The government faced struggles with liberal and revolutionary factions, leading to a fragile political climate. The restoration ended with the July Revolution in 1830, which replaced the Bourbons with the more liberal House of Orléans, demonstrating the complexities of post-revolutionary France and the ongoing conflict between traditional monarchy and modern governance.