Louis XIV's brother, the Duke of Orléans, was gay and (apparently) very effeminate. According to Wikipedia, this was all rather well known at court and (for political reasons) even encouraged. Did this have any influence on contemporary views/acceptance of homosexuality in France?

by PrinceChocomel
RadomirPutnik

Follow-up, if I may - was the "encouragement" intended to discredit the brother as a possible rival and rallying point for any opposition?