The tapestry-workers were orphan children provided by the Hôpital de Bon Port, and Lourdet gained possession of the soap-factory buildings, while Dupont continued at the Galeries du Louvre until his death in 1640; the pile carpet manufactories both flourished, providing both Cardinal Mazarin and Anne of Austria with carpets and pile hangings, now proudly made, as the documents state, façon de France, "in the French manner".
The tapestry-workers were orphans from the Hôpital de Bon Port, Lourdet took possession of the soap factory buildings, while Dupont continued working at the Galeries du Louvre until his death in 1640; the pile carpet manufacturers thrived, providing both Cardinal Mazarin and Anne of Austria with carpets and hangings made in a French style.