although her acting talent was limited, she was cunning. she became one of the most sought-after cocottes of all paris. she led a princely lifestyle, and the climax of her gallant life took place in the years 1862-1866. she is reported to have said: "it is very nice paris, but it is only habitable in the beautiful districts ... in the others, there are too many poor!" according to "le rappel" of 16 april 1871. author and playwright, ludovic halévy, is reputed to have said that bellanger had the "daintiest feet in paris".