Blanche Monnier: The Woman Who Was Locked Away for 25 Years
In 1901, a mysterious letter arrived at the Paris Attorney General’s office, revealing a shocking secret: Blanche Monnier, a woman from Poitiers, had been locked away in a tiny attic room for 25 years. The letter described her living in horrific conditions—half-starved and surrounded by filth. Blanche was born in 1849 into a respected bourgeois family in Poitiers, France. She was known for her strong, independent spirit and was expected to marry well. In 1876, at the age of 26, Blanche disappeared. Her mother told friends and family that Blanche had gone away or was…
In 1901, a mysterious letter arrived at the Paris Attorney General’s office, revealing a shocking secret: Blanche Monnier, a woman from Poitiers, had been locked away in a tiny attic room for 25 years. The letter described her living in horrific conditions—half-starved and surrounded by filth. Blanche was born in 1849 into a respected bourgeois family in Poitiers, France. She was known for her strong, independent spirit and was expected to marry well. In 1876, at the age of 26, Blanche disappeared. Her mother told friends and family that Blanche had gone away or was…
