In the presence of a large audience and parliamentarians, Eric Lascombes, mayor, Jean-Claude Fouché, president of Cauvaldor, and Ms. Joannis unveiled a commemorative plaque in honor of the singer Annie Flore. Annie Flore bought a house in Loupiac in 1967.
Through her kindness and her popularity, Annie Flore was able to conquer the hearts of the people of Loupiac, so much so that, as the mayor said, she was often cited as a reference.
Annie Flore, actress and singer whose real name is Marie-Antoinette Quié, was born on November 28, 1912 in Cahus in the Lot and was raised in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine by her parents.
Her active life began as a seamstress; then, she became a little hand and finally a model in the famous Maggy Rouff house.
In 1939, she entered a singing competition organized by Radio cite and made her debut there in 1940. She recorded her first record in Belgium and signed an exclusive contract with the Pathé record company to which she would be loyal throughout. his career.
In 1946, she took up a text that Edith Piaf had sung and created her favorite song Deux sous de Violette. From there, she is a quality singer who will participate in numerous events throughout France to the glory of her Quercy.
In 1958, she won the international song prize in Monte Carlo. In 1949, she became godmother of the prestigious Racing Club de Paris football club as well as of boxers Robert Villemin and Laurent Doutheulle.
Unfortunately, her life ended in Boulogne-Billancourt on August 17, 1985, suffering from cancer. She will be buried in the Loupiac cemetery.
She leaves a daughter, Claudine Joannis, chief heritage curator, and four grandchildren who still come to Annie Flore’s house in Loupiac.
