Voyages en France pendant les années 1787, 1788, 1789

A seasoned observer travels through the French countryside at the close of the eighteenth century, recording the rhythms of village life, the patterns of fields, and the bustling markets that sustain the nation. His keen eye captures the diversity of regional practices, from the fertile plains of the north to the rugged vineyards of the south, offering a vivid portrait of a country on the brink of profound change.

Drawing on recent journeys through England and Ireland, he compares French agricultural methods with those of his northern neighbours, probing how differences in policy, technique, and trade shape prosperity. The narrative blends practical detail with thoughtful reflection, aiming to equip farmers and statesmen alike with a clearer picture of how the land itself influences the fortunes of a nation. Listeners will gain a rare, contemporary glimpse of France’s economic landscape just before the upheavals that would reshape its future.