Rochechouart Collection

Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV
Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart de Mortemart, Marquise de Montespan. Madame de Montespan, mistress of King Louis XIV. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a miniature in the collection of Louis

Exotic dancer from the Gaite-Rochechouart Nightclub - Paris
Exotic dancer (Valder) from le Theatre de la Gaite Rochechouart - the 15 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s

Theatre La Cigale, 120 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT442243 Theatre La Cigale, 120 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Madame de Montespan, mistress to King Louis XIV of France, 1640-1707. She wears her hair in ringlets, an unusual dress of lace on one side, and blue silk on the other

Postcard depicting the Cafe-concert Gaite Rochechouart, 15 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris
CHT442242 Postcard depicting the Cafe-concert Gaite Rochechouart, 15 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Rochechouart receiving a royal message (chromolitho)
672306 Rochechouart receiving a royal message (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochechouart receiving a royal message)

Rochechouart, Chateau, Vue generale, prise aus E (colour photo)
2804057 Rochechouart, Chateau, Vue generale, prise aus E (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochechouart, Chateau, Vue generale)

Marquise De Montespan, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Marquise De Montespan, (1933). Portrait of Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), chief mistress of King Louis XIV of France

Portrait of Jean-Victor de Rochechouart de Mortemart (1712-1771), 1756. Artist: Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766)
Portrait of Jean-Victor de Rochechouart de Mortemart (1712-1771), 1756. Private Collection

Mme de Montespan FranAzoise-Athenais Rochechouart
Mme de Montespan, Francoise-Athenais the Rochechouart (1641-1707), g.m, Henrik Ludvig Pardaillan de Condrin, marquis de Montespan, and, painting, oil on canvas mounted on masonite, Height

Francoise Athenais De Rochechouart De Mortemart. Madame De Montespan, 1640-1707. Mistress Of Louis Xiv. Etching By Mercier After The Painting By Petitot

Salle Pleyel, Paris
A concert at the Salle Pleyel, rue Rochechouart, Paris : this is where Chopin made his Paris debut in 1832

Louis XIV and his mistress Madame of Montespan (1640-1707)
Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Louis XIV and his mistress Madame of Montespan (1640-1707). Engraving. Colored

Montespan / Mme / Mote Eng
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him Date: 1641 - 1707

Montespan / Mme / Cost Hist
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him Date: 1641 - 1707

Duchesse d Uzes
Marie-Clementine de Rochechouart Mortenart (1847 - 1933), duchesse d Uzes - French aristocrat, into politics, womens rights and hunting, a notable society character

Duc De Vivonne
LOUIS VICTOR de ROCHECHOUART, duc de VIVONNE French military commander Date: 1636 - 1688

Portrait of Francoise Athenais de Rochechouart, print maker: Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1724

MARQUISE DE MONTESPAN (1641-1707). Nee Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart-Mortemart. French courtier, mistress of Louis XIV. Painting attributed to Pierre Mignard, c1667

MARQUISE DE MONTESPAN (1641-1707). Nee Francoise-Athenais de Rouchechouart-Mortemart. French courtier and mistress of Louis XIV

Commune Womens Club
The women of Paris participate as enthusiastically in the Commune as the men : an impassioned orator addresses a womens club at the Boule Noire, boulevard Rochechouart. Date: March-April 1871

Montespan / Mme / Miniature
FRANCOISE-ATHENAISE ROCHECHOUART DE MORTEMART alias MME DE MONTESPAN Mistress of Louis XIV and mother of six children by him

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Rochechouart, a name that echoes through history with tales of power, passion, and allure, and is synonymous with the captivating Madame de Montespan, mistress to King Louis XIV. Her beauty and charm enchanted the Sun King, leaving an indelible mark on French history. But Rochechouart's legacy extends beyond royal affairs. In the heart of Paris, at the Gaite-Rochechouart Nightclub, an exotic dancer mesmerized audiences with her graceful moves and tantalizing performances. The vibrant energy of this iconic venue on Boulevard Rochechouart captured the essence of Parisian nightlife in the early 1900s. The Theatre La Cigale stood proudly on 120 Boulevard Rochechouart during this era. A black-and-white photograph transports us back in time to witness its grandeur and artistic splendor. This was a place where dreams were born and fantasies came alive under shimmering stage lights. A postcard depicting Cafe-concert Gaite Rochechouart takes us further into this enchanting world. The bustling atmosphere of 15 Boulevard Rochechouart comes alive as we imagine lively conversations over cups of coffee while being entertained by talented performers. Even amidst all these glamorous tales, there is another side to Rochechouart's story - one filled with intrigue and mystery. A chromolithograph shows us Rochechouart receiving a royal message; perhaps it carries secrets that could change destinies forever. Beyond city limits lies Chateau de Rochechouart - a picturesque view captured in vivid colors through photography. Its serene beauty stands as a testament to centuries-old aristocratic heritage that still resonates today. As we delve deeper into history's archives, we discover portraits capturing Jean-Victor de Rochechouard de Mortemar from 1756 by artist Jean-Marc Nattier - his noble features reflecting the grandeur of his lineage.