Louis XV’s Children
Louis XV and Marie Leszczynska had ten children. Twin girls were born less than two years after their marriage. Louis
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Marie Leszczynska’s Bedroom
When Marie Leszczynska arrived at Versailles she had the Queen’s bedroom renovated. The first official order placed with artist François
Louis XV’s Daughters
Two years after Madame de Pompadour moved into the apartments of the Duke and Duchess of Penthièvre, Louis XV’s daughter
Louis XV’s First Mistresses
Eight years after marrying Marie-Leszczynska, Louis XV was bored. At 23 he was already the father of seven children. Marie
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
The Mistress’ Bedroom
Anne was from a noble family but had been one of over 30 children her father had with 3 wives.
Mesdames Apartments
“Mesdames apartments” occupy the north-west corner of the ground floor of the Chateau. The south-east side is the Dauphin’s apartment.
From Louis XV to Louis XVI
Louis XV and Marie Lesczczynska and ten children. Of the two sons, only one survived. He was married at 15
