He wrote novels, short stories, biographies and monographs, in particular on the subject of Normandy.

He initially tried to become a naval officer like his father, but gave up because of his weak heart.

[1] He received the 1938 Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française for Centaur of God.

[2] His 1936 novel Leather-Nose was the basis for the 1952 film Leathernose, directed by Yves Allégret.

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