 This was founded in 1911 by a group of young activist intellectuals who were pupils of the Collège Chaptal and had a common interest in art.They were led by Luc Mériga (pseudonym of Maurice Liger).She organized a conference of the "Forgerons" on 13 May 1917, "Aux femmes qui ne sont pas en guerre" (Women who are not at war), where she spoke with great effect to an audience of 300 people.