Her career began in the 1970s and she is known for songs including Fleur de province, Tout le monde à la campagne and Zoubida.

[1] At a young age she wanted to become a singer and actor, deciding to move to Paris to pursue her career.

In 1969, Julian appeared on the television show Le Petit Conservatoire de la chanson featuring Mireille Hartuch under the name 'Nicole Perpignan'.

[4] She has also sang and acted in theatre productions, including Le Plus Beau Métier du monde, La Puce à l'oreille, Âge tendre, la tournée des idoles and Belle-maman monte à Paris.

[4][5] Julian is also a painter in the naive style and exhibits regularly in galleries in France and abroad.