The march to Versailles was actually sparked by the shortage of bread in the city. On October 5, 1789, a large group of women from Paris marched to Versailles, inspired by the shortage of bread in the city. They were joined by a mix of National Guardsmen, revolutionaries, and other Parisians. The women broke into the palace, forcing the royal family to return to Paris and effectively ending the absolute monarchy of Louis XVI.
