Anne de Rohan-Chabot, The Princess of Soubise
One of Louis XIV’s many mistresses was a beautiful young noblewoman who was the Princess of Soubise. Louis had met
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Mademoiselle de Fontanges
Marie-Angélique de Scorailles, Mademoiselle de Fontanges, was a beautiful young girl, the same age as Louis XIV‘s son, when she
Madame de Montespan
Françoise de Montespan, or “Athenaïs” as she preferred to be called, did not arrive at Versailles with the goal of
Madame de Maintenon’s Beds
The widow Scarron was the no-nonsense governess of Louis XIV’s children with his mistress Madame de Montespan. Louis was grateful
From Louis XIV to Louis XV
Louis XIV is officially the longest reigning monarch in world history. His reign lasted from May 14, 1643 until September
Nicolas Fouquet
Nicolas Fouquet was the Minister of Finance for the young Louis XIV. He had political ambitions which he thought would
New connections to Spain
Charles II of Spain After Marie-Thérèse’ mother died, her father Philip IV of Spain remarried. In keeping with his parents’
The King’s Beds (Just in case!)
The new chateau at Vaux-le-Vicomte had a special room for the King to stay. Louis was so enraged when he
