- Expand overseas to control the lucrative spice trade, establish colonies in the New World, and explore new trade routes to Asia.
- Develop a strong maritime economy and navy to protect its shipping lanes and colonies.
Political goals
- Increase the king's absolute power over France and its colonies, reduce the power of the Estates-General and other aristocratic institutions.
- Secure France's eastern borders from Spain, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Dutch Republic.
- Protect the Catholic religion and spread it to new areas.
Cultural goals
- Promote the French language, culture, and arts throughout the world.
- Establish academies and schools to educate the French people and encourage scientific research.
- Build magnificent palaces, churches, and monuments to showcase France's wealth and power.
Social goals
- Increase the population of France to strengthen the country's military and economy.
- Promote social mobility and allow talented people from all social classes to rise to positions of prominence.
- Improve the living conditions of the French people by increasing agricultural production and building new infrastructure.