StudentGirl
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Marie-Antoinette

     
   

Austria vs France 

   

I want to know how was your life in Austria compared to your life in France. Was it easier? I want to know more about the daily life and Etiquette in both palaces.

Thanks.


 Dearest StudentGirl,

Eiquette was alot more strict in Austria than in France, but for me it was harder to bear in France.  That being said, it is just as important in both places. 

I have fond memories of my life in Austria, with my family.  I was young, preoccupied only by enjoying life and my family.  When I arrived in France, it was a whole different life althogether.  And although I always tried to enjoy myself, much more serious things were waiting for me here.  But I think it is also linked to the fact that I had to grow up very fast and become a woman.  This life in Austria seems so far behind me now, sometimes I even wonder if it was true.

Hoping to have the pleasure of receiving one of your letters again,

Marie-Antoinette