La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle Relation du voyage d'Espagne par la comtesse d'Aulnoy

A lively, first‑person account transports listeners to the streets and palaces of late‑17th‑century Spain. The narrator moves between vivid descriptions of bustling markets, cramped inns and the glitter of the royal court, all while sprinkling in short, almost fable‑like episodes that soften the otherwise straightforward travelogue. Her eye for detail captures everything from the harsh chatter of muleteers to the polished etiquette of court ladies, offering a panoramic portrait of a city caught between tradition and emerging modernity.

The journey unfolds with a series of encounters that feel both intimate and adventurous: a tense dispute with would‑be thieves, a startling rescue of two young girls in a shadowed courtyard, and a sudden invitation to the inner circle of Madrid’s aristocracy. As she learns court customs, hears whispered scandals and observes daily rituals, the listener gains a textured sense of Spanish life without venturing into political analysis. The narrative remains playful, inviting curiosity about the era’s customs and personalities.