France at peace in 1693-1694

In 1693-1694, a massive crop shortage caused widespread famine in France, killing an estimated 1-2 million people. France under Louis XIV was fighting the War of the Grand Alliance and was already under massive strain from the costs of the war. Say Louis XIV had shown more restraint, or perhaps the Glorious Revolution had been a failure, or perhaps the German princelings had been intimidated by his threats, as was his intention, and France is at peace in this time period. What effects would this have had? Could widespread death have been averted? I believe the famine is also listed as one of the causes of the decline in French natality, so would there be significant long term demographic and economic effects as well? Lastly, could this crop shortage during a time of peace in France have led to more significant voluntary emigration to Canada and other colonies? This question also applies to the famine of 1709-1710, which took place during the War of the Spanish Succession.
 
I'm not sure how much it has to do with the long-term demographic trends. The French population grew at a fairly normal rate in the XVIII century, I believe. It was in the XIX century where natality really declined.

Without the famine you could certainly have a larger total population though, and perhaps more emigration to the colonies. Just having more peace during this time probably boosts the North American population, as the government really only focused on colonization during times of peace. Louisiana for example was first settled in 1699 but then was neglected until after the War of the Spanish succession ended.
 
In 1693-1694, a massive crop shortage caused widespread famine in France, killing an estimated 1-2 million people. France under Louis XIV was fighting the War of the Grand Alliance and was already under massive strain from the costs of the war. Say Louis XIV had shown more restraint, or perhaps the Glorious Revolution had been a failure, or perhaps the German princelings had been intimidated by his threats, as was his intention, and France is at peace in this time period. What effects would this have had? Could widespread death have been averted? I believe the famine is also listed as one of the causes of the decline in French natality, so would there be significant long term demographic and economic effects as well? Lastly, could this crop shortage during a time of peace in France have led to more significant voluntary emigration to Canada and other colonies? This question also applies to the famine of 1709-1710, which took place during the War of the Spanish Succession.
Wait, why would famine discourage emigration? For example, 1/6th of Ireland's population emigrated during the famine (likely including some of my ancestors, since I am 1/8th Irish).
 
Wait, why would famine discourage emigration? For example, 1/6th of Ireland's population emigrated during the famine (likely including some of my ancestors, since I am 1/8th Irish).
The famine might not have discouraged emigration, but France was at war OTL when it happened so I'd imagine it would have been harder to go overseas.
 
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