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Versailles Century
7 June 1739
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7 June 1739

From the Memoirs of the Duc de Luynes

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On this day, a Sunday, Louis XV leaves Versailles for La Meutte, where he will stay until Tuesday. While there, he entertains Mademoiselle, Mlle de Clermont, Mme d’Antin, the Maréchale d’Estrées, and Mme de Mailly to supper. The latter’s sister, Mlle de Nesle, is also present. It is her first time.

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La Meutte, nowadays spelled La Muette, is one…

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