Virginie Girod tells you about the rivalry between Jeanne du Barry and Marie-Antoinette. The story of Jeanne Bécu is that of incredible social ascension.
She was born in 1743 into a working class environment. The beautiful Jeanne becomes the darling of all Paris and soon, the count introduces her to Versailles. This is the best way to obtain the sovereign's favor for him and his friends. If Marie Antoinette were to be repudiated, it would be the end of the alliance between Austria and France!