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Josephine Baker

Château des Milandes preserves its connection with Josephine Baker, who lived there for many years. The château’s account also records her receiving the Legion of Honour there in 1961. This established visitor site connects her public career with her domestic life; follow current admission arrangements.

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Josephine Baker
Flickr: 05-00-1956_13923 Josephine Baker — Ben van Meerendonk / AHF, collection IISG, Amsterdam · CC BY-SA 4.0

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CHAPTER 01

A home with a wider story

Château des Milandes preserves its connection with Josephine Baker, who lived there for many years. The château’s account also records her receiving the Legion of Honour there in 1961. This established visitor site connects her public career with her domestic life; follow current admission arrangements.

milandes.com — reference ↗︎

THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

Explore 1 connection. Each connection links to its evidence; outlined circles mark approximate areas, not exact buildings or camera positions.

01 / LOCATION

Château des Milandes

Château des Milandes preserves its connection with Josephine Baker, who lived there for many years. The château’s account also records her receiving the Legion of Honour there in 1961. This established visitor site connects her public career with her domestic life; follow current admission arrangements.

milandes.com — reference ↗︎

Check current opening and access arrangements. Area markers are not exact filming or building pins; respect private properties.

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