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Louise Anne de Bourbon

Palace of Versailles, 1695 – hôtel Rothelin-Charolais, 8 Apr 1758

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Facts and their sources

A life in time

  1. 1695

    Born in Palace of Versailles

  2. 8 Apr 1758

    Dies in hôtel Rothelin-Charolais

Family

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Parents

During her lifetime

She lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Palace of Versailles.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

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

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

Medical treatment cost versus cutlery price

A medical enema in the 17th century cost 15 sous, which was the same price as a gross of small whistle knives.

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.