Jackie Kennedy, whose maiden name was Jacqueline Bouvier, was born on 28 July 1929 in Southampton, north-east of New York. Born into a well-to-do family of French origin on her father’s side, Jackie had a particular passion for Europe, which she had the opportunity to discover on several trips during her studies.
This passion led her, at the age of twenty, to move to France to pursue her studies. She arrived in France in 1949, she first studied in Grenoble before moving on to the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris.
During this period, she stayed for a year with a penniless countess, who owned a magnificent flat in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Jackie would later describe her years of study in France as the best years of her life, filled with cultural discoveries and unforgettable experiences.
Studying in France had a profound effect on Jacqueline Bouvier, who made the most of every moment she spent exploring the cultural and intellectual riches of Paris. The charming setting of the Paris flat, with its discreet elegance and refined architectural details, offered Jackie a haven of peace conducive to her studies and her daydreams. These moments spent in Paris shaped an essential part of her identity, enriching her taste for art, literature, European culture and fashion. Jackie Kennedy is also renowned for her taste in fashion and elegance perhaps Paris, the city of love and luxury, influenced her ?
A meeting that changed her life
Jacqueline Bouvier’s life took a decisive turn when she met John F. Kennedy, then a promising young politician. The young couple married in 1953, and nine years later John F. Kennedy was elected 35th President of the United States making Jacqueline Kennedy the country’s First Lady. With her charm, intelligence and sense of style, Jacqueline Kennedy quickly became a global icon, admired for her grace and elegance that the American people nicknamed Jackie.
A new upheaval hit Jackie on 22 November 1963. On that fateful day, during a political trip to Texas, her husband, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated by a gunshot to the head.
Jackie Kennedy, present with her husband in the convertible car, watched helplessly as this horrific scene that changed her life forever. Jackie Kennedy became a widow at only 34 years and gradually withdrew from political life to devote all her time to raising her two children, Caroline and John Jr.
A historic stay to live
You can now follow in Jackie Kennedy’s footsteps by renting the Paris flat where she lived for a year as a graduate student. This exceptional property is now available to rent exclusively on our website. If you would like to immerse yourself in the memories of an idol and discover the beauty of a flat steeped in history, all you have to do is visit our website with the following link to see a selection of photos of the apartment: Appartement Le Kennedy – Les Demoiselles à Versailles (lesdemoisellesaversailles.com)
A unique experience awaits you
Renting this flat is more than just an opportunity to stay in a prestigious location ; it’s an invitation to relive an emblematic period in the life of a woman who left her mark on the history of the United States and the whole world. You’ll be able to feel the special atmosphere of a place that welcomed a young student full of dreams and aspirations, long before she became a key figure in American history. Let yourself be transported by history and treat yourself to a unique experience by staying in this exceptional place.
To book your stay and discover for yourself the beauty and history of this flat, visit our website and prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience, worthy of Jackie Kennedy’s charm and elegance.
