LOUIS XV The Monarch in the Middle

JANET STONE

9:15 – 10:15 am, Wednesdays, January 8 through March 5

Louis XV was king of France for 59 years between the glory of the Sun King and the drama of the French Revolution. He is usually known for his mistresses, a furniture style, and a legendary quote: “Après nous, le déluge.” But there is much more. The reign experienced major gains and losses in foreign policy, a complex balance of factions on the domestic front, and the powerful impact of the Enlightenment on public opinion. Take a seat in your comfortable Louis XV chair and prepare for a closer look at this monarch and his reign.