Jean Chalon

Jean Chalon (born 8 March 1935) is a French journalist and writer. He first hesitated before a career as a Spanish teacher before deciding for journalism. He has spent most of his career at Le Figaro.

A lover of nature and a devotee of the feminine spirit, Jean Chalon published biographies spanning a diverse array of women. His subjects ranged from saints and writers to socialites and billionaires, including figures such as Marie Antoinette, Colette, and Thérèse de Lisieux, as well as the legendary flamenco dancer Lola Flores.

Chalon is a member of the jury of prix Alexandra-David-Néel/Lama-Yongden.

In 1994, Chalon was awarded the Prix Marcel Proust for Liane de Pougy, courtisane princesse et sainte.