The Palace of Versailles is said to have had its own perfume in the time of the Sun King. In the late seventeenth century, a waft of urine, perfume and sweat, occasionally mixed with a little poo, met visitors upon their arrival at Versailles. Those who couldn't remember where they were only had to take a deep breath to ensure they were still at Louis XIV’s seat of power.
26 January 2024
Hygiene at Versailles ~ How Filthy Was Louis XIV's Seat Of Power Really?
The Palace of Versailles is said to have had its own perfume in the time of the Sun King. In the late seventeenth century, a waft of urine, perfume and sweat, occasionally mixed with a little poo, met visitors upon their arrival at Versailles. Those who couldn't remember where they were only had to take a deep breath to ensure they were still at Louis XIV’s seat of power.
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