What was life like at Château de Flaugergues in the 17th century?
Take a behind-the-scenes look at château life in this third and final conference: "L?art de recevoir au XVIIème siècle" or the art of eating.
"L?art de recevoir au XVIIème siècle" or the art of eating.
Art Flau and lecturer Magali Segouin present a series of three lectures to take you behind the scenes of château life in the 17th century. It was during this period that the Château de Flaugergues was built!
In this third lecture, discover the splendors of the table!
Discover the refined world of dining in the 17th century.
It was at the court of Versailles, where etiquette played an essential role, that French-style service was codified. Every meal was a celebration of the art of living, a veritable spectacle, a matter of prestige and pageantry.
Discover the refined crockery, extravagant dishes and emblematic dishes of the era, as well as the new exotic flavors such as coffee, tea and chocolate that revolutionized the habits of the nobility.
With historical accounts, tasty anecdotes and evolving gastronomic practices, this lecture invites you to relive the golden age of aristocratic conviviality.