Capture of Ypres
French forces capture Ypres during the Franco-Dutch War.
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1678 in France
Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1678.
Historical records for France in 1678
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Christian Conversations
Malebranche publishes Christian Conversations, presenting religious and metaphysical arguments in dialogue form.
Fortification of Ypres
Vauban strengthens the fortifications of Ypres.
Psyche Opera Paris Debut
Jean Baptiste Lully's opera Psyche was presented in Paris, adapting a mythological story to the conventions of French courtly spectacle.
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