Amélie Carette

Amélie Carette (1839–1926) was a French memoir writer and courtier.

She was the lectrice (reader) of the Empress in 1864–1866, and filled the vacant position of Dame du Palais after Louise Poitelon du Tarde in 1866–1870. [1] In contrast to what was normally the case, she was housed in the Tuileries Palace rather than to have her own residence and merely visit the court during work hours. She was well-liked by the Empress, who often chose her to accompany her to incognito trips around Paris. To her appearance, she was described as remarkably similar to the Empress.

In 1866, she married the rich politician Jean Pierre Henri Carette (1822–1883).

She is known in history as the author of her memoirs, describing life at the French Imperial court of Napoleon III.