Duplessis was both a popular courtesan and the hostess of a salon, where politicians, writers, and artists gathered for stimulating conversation and socializing.
She rode in the Bois de Boulogne and attended opera performances.
She also had her portrait painted by Édouard Viénot.

Duplessis was the mistress of Alexandre Dumas fils, between September 1844 and August 1845.
Afterwards, she is believed to have become the mistress of composer Franz Liszt, who reportedly wished to live with her.
In her short life, she gained a reputation as a discreet, intelligent, and witty lover.
She remained in the good graces of many of her benefactors even after her relationships with them had ended.

She was briefly married to at least one of her lovers: a French nobleman, Count Édouard de Perregaux.
Duplessis was both a popular courtesan and the hostess of a salon, where politicians, writers, and artists gathered for stimulating conversation and socializing. She rode in the Bois de Boulogne and attended opera performances. She also had her portrait painted by Édouard Viénot.
Duplessis was the mistress of Alexandre Dumas fils, between September 1844 and August 1845. Afterwards, she is believed to have become the mistress of composer Franz Liszt, who reportedly wished to live with her. In her short life, she gained a reputation as a discreet, intelligent, and witty lover. She remained in the good graces of many of her benefactors even after her relationships with them had ended.
She was briefly married to at least one of her lovers: a French nobleman, Count Édouard de Perregaux.
Marie Duplessis