Madame de Longueville: La Jeunesse de Madame de Longueville

Delve into the intimate world of a remarkable 17th‑century aristocratic woman, whose youthful days unfolded amid the glitter of Parisian salons, the solemnity of a Carmelite convent, and the vibrant courts of the era. Drawing on a treasure trove of previously unseen letters and documents, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of her upbringing, friendships, and the subtle politics that shaped her family’s fortunes.

Through lively scenes at the Louvre, the Hôtel de Rambouillet, and the estates of Chantilly and Liancourt, listeners discover a circle of brilliant companions and admirers, as well as the tender affection she inspired in a celebrated hero of the time. The study also offers fresh insight into the broader tapestry of women’s voices in the Grand Siècle—figures whose influence has long lingered in the shadows of their more famous male counterparts.

In its careful reconstruction of a bygone society, the work invites you to hear the whispers of a courtly world where philosophy, poetry, and intrigue intertwined, revealing the hidden layers of a life both privileged and profoundly human.