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Mar 26, 2022 · The characteristics above provide the environment in which the listed 10 most famous French tapped into, to win our hearts. 1. Simone de Beauvoir-Philosopher. Photo by Liu Dong’ao – Wikimedia. Simone de Beauvoir was born on January 9, 1908 in Paris to Georges Bertrand de Beauvoir and Françoise Brasseur. She was one of the most preeminent ...
Allons-y! Library of books and famous writers – Palais de l’Elysée, residence of President of France. 1. Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) One of France’s most famous writers has to be Victor Hugo. With a career spanning over 60 years, he wrote everything from poetry to satire, critical essays and historical odysseys.
May 16, 2023 · List of the 20 most famous French women in history. Saint Geneviève. Héloïse. Eleanor of Aquitaine. Jeanne de Clisson. Joan of Arc ( Jeanne d’Arc) Anne de Bretagne. Catherine de Medici. Marie de Rabutin-Chantal.
10. Albert Camus (1913 – 1960) One of the most famous French philosophers, Albert Camus was born in French Algeria to Pieds Noirs parents, eventually studying philosophy at the University of Algiers. By the time he made it to in Paris, the Germans had invaded France during World War II.
6. Luc Besson. Alright, Luc Besson is not an actor, but a director, and a very famous one in French cinema. As writer, director, or producer, Besson has so far been involved in the creation of more than 50 films. Currently on this 4th wife, the director has 5 children and a closet full of awards.
14. Coco Chanel (1883 – 1971) The journey of the Chanel couture fashion house began in 1910 when Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel opened her first boutique in Paris. Originally selling hats as a milliner, Chanel would soon get women to break free from the corseted silhouettes of the time.
Famous French Artists. 'Basket of Apples' by Cézanne. Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), painter is known for his paintings of landscapes and portraits and still life such as the Basket of Apples. "The Thinker" by Auguste Rodin. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) is known for his sculptures. 'The Thinker', the bronze sculpture you can see here, is one of his ...
