what is the ton in bridgerton

In the world of Bridgerton, "the ton" refers to the exclusive social sphere that requires a mastery of etiquette and form. The term "ton" comes from the French phrase "le bon ton," which translates to "good tone" or "good manners". It became the word used to describe high society during Englands Regency Era, with the upper classes commonly referred to simply as "the Ton," as is the case in Bridgerton. The characters in Bridgerton navigate the Ton's social regulations, which are born from historical truth. While the series takes inspiration from London's Regency era, it is not a history lesson or a documentary, and much of its content is not historically accurate.