On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1653, French finance minister Nicolas Fouquet hosted an ill-advised party at his new palatial estate.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Nicolas Fouquet throws the most famous party in French history - August 17th, 1653

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Nicolas Fouquet throws the most famous party in French history - August 17th, 1653

Nicolas Fouquet throws the most famous party in French history - August 17th, 1653