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Royal history: ‘top’ five kings of France named Louis

There were 17 King Louis of France (or thereabouts). Nick Inman lists his favourite five and why they are important

Passion and power at Versailles: how French King Louis XIV ruled

The Sun King kept his throne for 72 years by controlling the French aristocracy, religion, taxes and the arts

Rare coins found at Breton manor exceed auction hopes and sell for €1m

The money for the 235 gold coins will be shared between the property owner and the artisans who found the coins during renovation work, with a special souvenir for each to keep

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State-backed French pirate who became royal favourite

The Connexion recounts the astonishing story of privateer Jean Bart, a hero in his hometown of Dunkirk, and a commoner who rose through the ranks of French nobility thanks to an impressive seafaring ability

Sorceress, midwife, poisoner: meet ‘La Voisin’

Catherine Monvoisin fell into fortune-telling as a means to feed her family – but her career quickly took a dark turn. The Connexion examines her life and reveals how close she came to changing French history

Louis xiv

Royal history: ‘top’ five kings of France named Louis

Passion and power at Versailles: how French King Louis XIV ruled

Rare coins found at Breton manor exceed auction hopes and sell for €1m

State-backed French pirate who became royal favourite

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