Une grande dame de la cour de Louis XV: La duchesse d'Aiguillon (1726-1796)

In the final years of Louis XV’s reign, the brilliant Duchess of Aiguillon navigates the glittering yet perilous halls of Versailles. Drawn from letters and archives never before published, the narrative paints her as an intelligent, charming figure at the heart of court life. Through her perspective we see how personal ambitions intertwine with the political currents that will soon reshape France.

The authors present the material in a conversational style that feels like reading private correspondence rather than a formal chronicle. While court gossip and theatrical spectacles add vivid color, the duchess serves as a steady guide, helping listeners untangle the overlapping intrigues without losing sight of the broader historical forces. By the end of the first act, listeners gain a clear sense of the woman behind the title and why her story illuminates a pivotal moment in French history.