France and Women's History
French women in history: ordinary women and notable women.
From your Guide: a summary of the life of the Queen of France 1774-1793, including many Net links, biographies and other resources for in-depth understanding.
Charlotte Corday biography - a biography of Charlotte Corday, figure in the French Revolution
Madame de Stael is known for her salon, for her support of the French Revolution, and for her criticisms of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Picture gallery of images of French Revolution figure Charlotte Corday
Catherine de Medici's invention of a shoe to make her look taller at the French Court was a fashion -- and political -- success.
A basic timeline of key events in early post-war French feminist history, beginning with getting the vote in 1944 and ending with 1970s publication of key books on feminism. Part of a course syllabus project.
French document on 18th century French divorce custom and law.
Excerpt of a first-hand account of Marie Antoinette and her court by Madame Campan.
Comtesses and princesses and other women of France's elite are among the portraits included in this collection by a 19th century French (male) artist. Click on the portraits to learn more about the individuals.
Paris salons of the eighteenth century, from original sources in translation.
Duchess of Orleans, married to the King's brother, writes of court etiquette.