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Princess Victoire of Bourbon-Parma

8 Nov 1957 – 27 Jan 2001

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A life in time

  1. 8 Nov 1957

    Born

  2. 27 Jan 2001

    Dies, aged 43

Family

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During her lifetime

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

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

The 1950s · Princess is born

In the news1950

Creation of the minimum wage

In 1950, the government established the minimum wage (SMIG) to improve workers' purchasing power.

What people wore

Most women sewed their own clothing

Until the 1960s, many French women were skilled in home sewing and would regularly recreate fashion patterns from magazines to make their own dresses, suits, and coats.

Daily life

Improving domestic sanitation and running water

In 1954, only 10 percent of French households had a shower or bathtub, and over 40 percent lacked running water. By the end of the period, the majority of the population had gained access to fully equipped, modern dwellings.

In the news1956

Third week of paid vacation

In 1956, French workers were granted a third week of paid vacation, significantly increasing their leisure time.

Music

Dance Rituals and Social Life

The village dance served as an important social hub where attendees danced the waltz, tango, paso doble, and the java. Mothers often accompanied their daughters to these events, which functioned as both popular celebrations and unofficial marriage markets.

In Europe1957

The European Economic Community

Six countries signed the Treaty of Rome, the start of what became the European Union.

Getting around

Record-breaking train travel in 1955

By 1955, the Sud-Express train achieved a world-record speed for its route, covering the 816 km between Paris and Hendaye in 7 hours and 23 minutes.