Louise Adélaïde d'Orléans

Palace of Versailles, 13 Aug 1698 – Paris, 10 Feb 1743

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Facts and their sources

Born13 Aug 1698, Palace of Versaillesnot verified1 source
Titleabbess, 1719–1743not verified1 source
Died10 Feb 1743, Parisnot verified1 source
MotherFrançoise Marie de Bourbonnot verified1 source
FatherPhilippe II, Duke of Orléansnot verified1 source

A life in time

13 Aug 1698
Born in Palace of Versailles
1719–1743
Abbess
10 Feb 1743
Dies in Paris, aged 44

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During her lifetime

She lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Palace of Versailles.

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The 1690s · Louise is born in Palace of Versailles

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.

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

Barque de poste canal travel

In 1674, the barque de poste service was introduced, allowing passengers to travel from Toulouse to Castelnaudary in one day. The journey included scheduled stops for meals and overnight rests.

What it cost

Cost of pigs and wood in 17th century

In the 17th century, a single pig could cost approximately 24 livres, while a cart of wood was valued at 11 livres.

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

Crowded and multi-purpose living spaces

Ordinary homes were often crowded, with a single room used for cooking, eating, sleeping, and child care, requiring furniture to be rearranged throughout the day.