The Extravagant Lifestyle of the French Monarchy

The extravagant expenditure on luxuries by Louis XV and then Louis XVI exacerbated the nation's economic predicament and was one of the key causes of the revolution.

The creation and refurbishment of the Palace of Versailles, for example, cost the country a lot of money in the 17th and 18th centuries. These huge expenditures by the French monarchy sparked discontent among the people, who came to see the monarchy's officials as wasteful while they suffered as a result of the country's bad economic situation. Under the reign of these two kings, not only did they not help the development of the country, but they also made the people bear a huge debt, causing social inequality with unreasonable policies. This has aroused displeasure in the hearts of the people, and they are determined to rebel and fight for their rights, what they deserve.