During this period, salons were a big element among the upper class. These were stylish rooms found in their homes, where the wealthy would get together and discussed with other philosophes. In France, salons were crucial in bringing mutually "writers, government officials and wealthy bourgeoisie" (Spielvogel 513). They were substantial in encouraging conversation among the elite. There were also other essential places were Enlightenment was spread such as coffeehouses, cafes, reading clubs and public libraries. (Spielvogel 513). The role women played in this environment was as hostess to the salons (Spielvogel 513). They established themselves in an advantageous "to affect the decisions of kings, sway political opinion, and influence literacy and artistic taste" (Spielvogel 513). These salons also provided women a mental charge that wouldn't normally obtained. Women were not allowed to acquire advanced education opportunities. Two of the most famous Parisian hostesses were Madame Geoffrin and Madame Necker (Spielvogel
During this period, salons were a big element among the upper class. These were stylish rooms found in their homes, where the wealthy would get together and discussed with other philosophes. In France, salons were crucial in bringing mutually "writers, government officials and wealthy bourgeoisie" (Spielvogel 513). They were substantial in encouraging conversation among the elite. There were also other essential places were Enlightenment was spread such as coffeehouses, cafes, reading clubs and public libraries. (Spielvogel 513). The role women played in this environment was as hostess to the salons (Spielvogel 513). They established themselves in an advantageous "to affect the decisions of kings, sway political opinion, and influence literacy and artistic taste" (Spielvogel 513). These salons also provided women a mental charge that wouldn't normally obtained. Women were not allowed to acquire advanced education opportunities. Two of the most famous Parisian hostesses were Madame Geoffrin and Madame Necker (Spielvogel