Tag Archives: 17th century France

Mercure Galant: Canon Fishing

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

Esteemed Readers, have you ever thought about a canon fishing? It must be a very amusing way of entertainment. At least this note published in the “Mercure Galant” makes this impression: “Shipwreck happened at the Isle Davés has been covered … Continue reading →

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Mercure Galant: St. George’s Ceremony

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

Esteemed Readers, the religious feasts were very important & celebrated with a Royal splendour in the 17th century France. Here is a little description of St George’s day in Besançon during which the Chevalier Order bearing the same name inducted … Continue reading →

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La Gazette: Historical News Today – 1631

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

Esteemed readers, we go on our historical immersion in 1631 & its intense warlife. For those of you who have missed the matter I remind that the Gazette informs about the Thirty Years’ War, the most important military & religious … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VI

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

Esteemed Readers, finally I post a new wonderful riddle together with the answer you have been longing for. It describes a sort of a natural phenomenon. Good luck! “I’m a dark daughter of a luminous Father; I disdain the Earth, … Continue reading →

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Les Plaisirs de L’Ile Enchantée – Time of Miracles

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Louis XIV arranged plenty of great feasts. In fact, each one was a true gem, blending entertainment, art, music with some drops of magic. But celebrations of 1664 named ‘Les Plaisirs de L’Ile Enchantée’ entered the history. Maybe because they … Continue reading →

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Royal Meal VII: Desserts

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

Finally, Esteemed Readers, we come to the most delicious part of our menu: desserts. Today I offer you some cream, milk & cookies. I hope you will enjoy them! 🙂 Almond Milk Take some almonds, scald them, peel & crush … Continue reading →

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Royal Meal V: Vegetables & Lamb

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, we go on our collection of 17th century recipes. So today in our menu there are: Artichokes in White Sauce Boil some small artichokes in slightly salted water. When they are ready, add some parsley, season with salt … Continue reading →

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