La Cour de Lunéville au XVIIIe siècle Les marquises de Boufflers et du Châtelet, Voltaire, Devau, Saint-Lambert, etc.

A vivid portrait unfolds of the little yet lively court of Lunéville during the reign of Stanislas, revealing a world where elegance and wit mingled with the occasional scandal. Drawing on a wealth of unpublished letters, diplomatic papers and the delicate miniatures once owned by the Duke of Mouchy, the author paints the daily rituals, fashions and conversations that defined this 18th‑century enclave. The narrative balances charm and candor, inviting listeners to hear the same gossip and grace that filled the salons without losing the scholarly rigor behind each detail.

Through carefully selected correspondence—from the witty Marquise de Boufflers to the learned Count of Ludres—the work offers an intimate look at the personalities shaping the court’s culture. The language remains graceful yet precise, ensuring that even the more risqué anecdotes are presented with the decorum of the period. Listeners will come away with a nuanced understanding of how Lorraine’s aristocracy navigated love, politics, and the ever‑shifting customs of their time.