Besançon
1916
England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, have had well renowned brothel keepers. Google helps to expand horizons.
A very interesting Café Brasserie in Paris: Madame Claude.
Madame Claude was the most famous French Brothel Keeper. A true character. The funny thing is that in the Halles area in Paris, there is a Brasserie / Café with her name: From Wikipedia, here are some interesting pieces of information: For the 2021 biogra...
Allegedly....
She maintained a legendary (and closely guarded) address book of the rich and powerful. Over the years, her clients were rumored to include U.S. President John F. Kennedy, Marlon Brando, the Shah of Iran, and Muammar Gaddafi, some of whom you already ment...
Fascinating.
Other countries have famous explorers, statesmen, scientists etc. but only France has a famous Brothel Keeper. Vive la France! I’m the right age and I’ve been to Paris in my younger days; hope my name is not in that address book.
