It is said that two academies arose in France in the 17th century. Is this true? If so, what is the difference between

It is said that two academies arose in France in the 17th century. Is this true? If so, what is the difference between these academies? Do they exist now?

First, Cardinal Richelieu created the French Academy (its members deal with the development of language and literature), then Jean Baptiste Colbert – the Academy of Sciences. Both exist now.

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