Honorine Collection

Mlle. Guyon as Elisabeth in Le Miracle des Roses, 1844
Actress Mlle. Emilie Honorine Guyon as Elisabeth in Le Miracle des Roses by Antony Beraud and Hippolyte Hostein, Ambigu Comique, 1844

Emilie Honorine Guyon as Helene in La Duchesse
Actress Emilie Honorine Guyon as Helene in La Duchesse de Marsan, Ambigu Comique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie Dramatique

Emilie Honorine Guyon as Louise in La Closerie
Actress Mlle. Emilie Honorine Guyon as Louise in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l Ambigu Comique, 1846

Emilie Honorine Guyon as Henriette in Les
French actress Emilie Honorine Guyon as Henriette in Les Mousquetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l Ambigu Comique, 1845

Honorine Seguin, electric girl of La Haye (Indre-et- Loire), watched by Dr Pineau and others, repels furniture with her apron. Date: 1857-8

A false Paris outside Paris: A city created to be bombed, 1920
A page from the Illustrated London News, 1920, illustrating a sham Paris, created to trick German pilots flying at night into thinking they were bombing Paris during World War One

Le Havre - Abbaye de Graville Ste Honorine

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Mlle. Guyon, the captivating 19th-century French actress, graced the stages of Parisian theaters with her enchanting performances in "Le Miracle des Roses" as Elisabeth, "La Duchesse" as Helene, "La Closerie" as Louise, and "Les" as Henriette. Her magnetic presence transcended the footlights, leaving audiences in awe. Parallels can be drawn between the illustrious Emilie Honorine Guyon and the intriguing character Honorine Seguin, the electric girl of La Haye, both embodying the spirit of innovation and captivation. Jean Morin's etching Grimberge, comtesse de Bossu, offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the French aristocracy during the same era. Amidst the allure of Paris, lies the hidden gem of Le Havre and the Abbaye de Graville Ste Honorine, a tranquil sanctuary that stands in stark contrast to the false Paris outside its walls, created to be bombed in 1920. Emilie Honorine Guyon's legacy continues to inspire, as her unforgettable performances on stage and the enduring beauty of Le Havre serve as testaments to the enduring power of art and resilience.