Secrets of History | Madame Du Barry - Love in Versailles

A 2016 France TV History Documentary hosted by Stephane Bern. Audio in French with English subtitles.

Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry was the last Maîtresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France and one of the victims of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. The illegitimate daughter of a seamstress, she landed in Louis XV's bed at the age of 25. A beautiful young woman, expert in the games of love breathes new life into a depressive Louis XV’s court and bed when he falls madly in love with her.