#33 - The Life and Times of Queen Marie-Antoinette

Queen Marie-Antoinette's life was a blend of luxury, controversy,
and tragedy. Her story is a fascinating glimpse into the
complexities of royal life and the turbulent times of late 18th
century France – no wonder we remain fascinated with her
tale.

We talk about some of the most important times in her life, her
marriage at just 14  years old, fashion style – and big hair
(really big hair, with things hung in it), her spending habits,
bathing practices (which were unusually regular in a day and age
when the French nobles pretty much just washed the worst bits
when they had to, and her husband recorded he took 43 baths in 26
years), her astonishing shoe collection, motherhood and her
family including several children she adopted.

We’ll also share where to find traces of her legacy in France,
from her favourite castles including one with a room for sulking
in, to the shops she frequented…


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