It was the residence of several succeeding monarchs, and under Louis XIV. considerable alterations were made. In the same reign Molière performed Monsieur de Pourceaugnac and Le Bourgeois gentilhomme for the first time in the theatre.
The residence of several monarchs, under Louis XIV, underwent significant modifications. During the same reign, Molière staged "Monsieur de Pourceaugnac" and "Le Bourgeois gentilhomme" on stage for the first time.