In the news1693–1694
Paris Famine (1693–1694)
During the famine of 1693–1694, bread was sold at two sous a loaf to poor Parisians as up to 1,500 people died daily from hunger and disease.
1696 – 1716
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In the news1693–1694
During the famine of 1693–1694, bread was sold at two sous a loaf to poor Parisians as up to 1,500 people died daily from hunger and disease.
At the table
Special Occasion Wine Price
Ordinary people bought high-quality wine for special occasions at popular weddings for ten sous per pint.
What people wore
Standard Men's Attire
In the late 17th century, ordinary men wore a three-piece suit consisting of a justaucorps (coat), veste (vest), and culotte (breeches), often made from simple, durable wool fabrics.
Getting around
Walking as common travel
Ordinary people, such as peddlers and pilgrims, typically traveled on foot at a pace of 20 to 30 kilometers per day. Walking was so common that travelers frequently wore out a pair of shoes every 15 days.
What it cost
Servant earnings and clothing costs
In 1692, a young servant earned 75 livres per year, but spent over 35 livres on a single wardrobe update that included a secondhand wig.
Music
Dancing and Music in Court Apartments
At the royal apartments in Versailles, ordinary court life included regular music and dancing in the Grand Apartment, where attendees could freely enjoy playing games, eating snacks, and dancing to violins and oboes.
Daily life
Demanding daily household labor
Water had to be hauled manually from fountains or courtyards, and heating required constant manual labor to manage wood, fire, and ash disposal.