09/26/1714 AD visited
Augustus is warmly welcomed by Louis XIV of France at Versailles.
Louis rejoiced when he heard that Augustus converted to Catholicism and permitted him to stay at the royal court and in Paris. The young prince participated in balls, masquerades and private parties that were hosted by the Sun King himself.
During this time, Augustus improved his knowledge of the French language and learnt how to approach politics and diplomacy.
In June 1715, he departed Versailles and travelled across France, visiting Bordeaux, Moissac, Toulouse, Carcassonne, Marseille and Lyon. Apart from sightseeing, the purpose of this trip was to understand how cities and villages function.
Being brought up in great wealth, Augustus was not entirely aware of how extensive poverty and poor living conditions can be in the countryside.
Subjects Who or What visited?
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Augustus III of Poland (the Saxon, as Frederick Augustus II) King of Poland, Gr...
Objects To Whom or What was visited?
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Louis XIV of France (Louis Dieudonné, Louis the Great, Sun King) King of France 1643 – ...
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