Born in Marseille, his mother was a singing teacher

1944: Lessons from Joseph Rampal (father of Jean-Pierre).

1951: Studies at Paris conservatory with Gaston Crunelle and first price of the conservatory.

1953: This year and the following first prices in competitions in Munich and Geneve.

1954: First flutist of the comical opera in Paris (for 12 years).

1964: Solo flutist of the opera Comique in Paris (until 1978).

1966: Lectorship in Los Angeles.

1978: Teacher in Geneve and Lyon.