In 1671 a decree was published commanding the arms of France to be removed from all the places of worship belonging to the pretended Reformers.

In 1680 a proclamation from the king closed the profession of midwife to women of the Reformed faith.

In 1681 those who renounced the Protestant religion were exempted for two years from all contributions towards the support of soldiers sent to their town, and were for the same period relieved from the duty of giving them board and lodging.

In the same year the college of Sedan was closed--the only college remaining in the entire kingdom at which Calvinist children could receive instruction.

In 1682 the king commanded Protestant notaries; procurators, ushers, and serjeants to lay down their offices, declaring them unfit for such professions; and in September of the same year three months only were allowed them for the sale of the reversion of the said offices.