Françoise by Sagan: Caroline Loeb plays the writer at the Théâtre de Poche in Paris.

Caroline Loeb lends her voice to Françoise Sagan in an intimate play, Françoise par Sagan, at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. A vibrant one-woman show, based on the collection Je ne renie rien, to be seen every Monday at 9 p.m. starting December 1.

Why not come and listen to Sagan talk to you like an old friend, face to face, without beating around the bush? Caroline Loeb gives voice to the spirit of Françoise Sagan in a play, Françoise par Sagan, at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse, every Monday from December 1, 2025. An intimate theatrical experience to discover, immersing yourself in the sharp, tender, and profound words of the author of Bonjour tristesse, adapted from the collection Je ne renie rien.

On stage, a chair, a lamp, a face, a voice. And suddenly, Sagan is there. Caroline Loeb, alone on stage, takes on the writer's words. Under the subtle directionof Alex Lutz, assisted by Sophie Barjac, the actress and director draws us into a lucid, funny, and sometimes cruel confession. Everything is covered: money, men, desire, gambling, death, literature. With her unique way of saying things bluntly, Françoise Sagan becomes a character, a living memory, a vibrant voice from the past.

A dive into the heart of free and rebellious thinking.

In a deliberately stripped-down staging, it is the writing that reigns supreme. The writing of a woman who never wanted to please anyone except through her sincerity. Each sentence resonates like a burst of lucidity. Caroline Loeb does not seek to imitate, but to convey. She embodies the quiet irony, proud melancholy, and dynamic intelligence of this free-spirited, often elusive, always captivating author. The selected texts—excerpts from interviews and personal confessions—offer us a self-portrait that is not chronological, but visceral.

The show puts you in a position of confidence, as if you were there, in a cozy living room, listening to Françoise Sagan talk about her regrets without nostalgia, her excesses without justification. You are invited to a direct encounter with the thoughts of a woman who never accepted being pigeonholed. And for those who love introspective stories, lucid monologues, and unvarnished portraits, this moment suspended on the stage becomes a foregone conclusion.

A theater for lovers of words, icons, and intimacy.

This event is for lovers of refined theater, literature enthusiasts, those curious about iconic female figures, and lovers of the written word. Those who have read Bonjour tristesse, those who devoured it at 17, or who remember it as a shock. This show will speak to you if you like intelligent confidences and figures who lived through the 20th century with panache and fragility.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a play with grand staging, multiple dialogues, or classic plots, this production will not meet your expectations. It is neither a reconstruction nor a work of fiction. It is a raw presence, an unvarnished tribute to the spoken word. A demanding form, carried by the elegance of the text and the finesse of Caroline Loeb's performance.

A cultural outing in the heart of Montparnasse.

The Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse, with its cozy atmosphere and proximity to the audience, is the perfect setting for this performance. It is an ideal place for a solo cultural outing, a moment of shared intimacy for two, or even a literary evening with friends. People come here to listen, to feel, to soak up words that marked their era and still resonate powerfully today.

If you have always been fascinated by voices that make no apology for existing, by women who write as naturally as they breathe, by artists who disturb with elegance, then this theatrical event is for you. On Monday evenings, take the time to sit down opposite Françoise Sagan and listen to her talk to you, as if she had never left you.

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