Michèle laruë-charlus, born in 1950, graduated from the institute of political studies in paris, and has a doctorate in philosophy (paris sorbonne). She also holds a license in art history (university of bordeaux).
After teaching at the bordeaux school of architecture (1987/1995), in 1995 she joined the firm of alain juppé. she successively held the positions of policy officer for culture and town planning and then deputy chief of staff.
In 2000, she became advisor to alain juppé for town planning. In 2007 she took the post of general manager of planning. in 2016 she became general manager of the development of bordeaux metropolis.
In 2004, she created the city of bordeaux biennial architecture, town planning and design agora, an internationally recognized event today.
She is now a consultant in territorial strategies and works in france, mexico and brazil. She also teaches in cameroon. She is a knight in the order of the legion of honor.
