About me

I’ve been passionate about genealogy for over 20 years, and I graduated from the University of Le Mans with a degree in “History and Family Genealogy“, with first-class honors. The combination of these two experiences has enabled me to acquire the methods, rigor and perseverance needed to work as a professional genealogist. I enjoy undertaking research and solving puzzles.
I’m a member of the SYGENE chamber of professional genealogists, L’alliance des généalogistes professionnels (formerly Chambre syndicale des généalogistes et héraldistes de France, CSGHF). I apply the rules of professional ethics and confidentiality laid down by my chamber.
Based in Strasbourg, I can easily travel to communes in the region to consult deeds in town halls or clues in cemeteries. What’s more, I speak Alsatian and am fluent in the various deeds (civil status, notarial, registration, land registry, etc.) drawn up in dialect and German during the periods of annexation (1871-1918) and occupation during the Second World War.

Michel FLOUCAUD de LA PÉNARDILLE Prize 2023 Edition

Prix Michel FLOUCAUD de LA PÉNARDILLE 2023

On October 27, 2023, the awards for the Prix Michel FLOUCAUD de LA PÉNARDILLE 2023, presented by the association “La France Généalogique – CEGF”, were handed out. I was honored to receive 2nd prize for my monograph “Une lignée de Geyer, modestes figures de l’histoire alsacienne de 1700 à 1965” (A line of Geyers, modest figures in Alsatian history from 1700 to 1965).