Wealthy

She quickly gained a rising reputation for being on the forefront of fashion, and her initial success encouraged her to start another shop in Biarritz which prospered as a venue for the wealthy during the First World War.

The family were wealthy but, remembering the challenges of the Great depression, they encouraged their children to work hard and take nothing for granted.

The city was one of the first cities in Western Europe to be fairly democratic: Wealthy citizens chose the leaders of the city.