Elefantia

Share your life story, we write it.

Want or need to write?
With a simple, effective and accessible method for all. Elefantia helps you collect, write and preserve your story, its story, all stories.
Every life deserves to be told.

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  • Illustration d'un éléphant biographe avec des lunettes et un micro, symbolisant les interviews personnalisées d'Elefantia.

    Interview

    Elefantia asks you questions, more and more personalized. You answer orally or in writing.

  • Illustration d'un éléphant avec une baguette magique et un livre, représentant l'IA d'Elefantia qui rédige les chapitres.

    Writing

    You tell, Elefantia writes. Our artificial intelligence takes the pen and writes the chapters of your manuscript.

  • Illustration d'un éléphant écrivant dans un livre, symbolisant la personnalisation des récits avec Elefantia.

    Edition

    You proofread and improve your text. When you are satisfied Elefantia prints and sends your book.

  • Homme âgé utilisant un ordinateur portable, illustrant l'offre de biographie numérique d'Elefantia pour écrire ses mémoires.

    DIGITAL

    -- 79 EUROS

    A digital biography
    The essential online offer
    Subscription for 6 months
    The application on Smartphone and your Computer (via the browser)
    Digital manuscript (PDF)






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  • PREMIUM


    -- 149 EUROS

    Your biography in books
    (Available in EU only)
    Full access for 12 months
    The application on Smartphone and your Computer (via the browser)
    Printing of your Book in 4 copies delivered to your home







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  • Une séance d'accompagnement à domicile, illustrant l'offre 'Mon Biographe Personnel' d'Elefantia avec un Elefanto assistant un senior dans la rédaction de sa biographie.

    MY BIOGRAPHER

    -- 699 EUROS

    Complete support
    (Available in EU only)
    Full access for 12 months
    The application on Smartphone and your Computer (via the browser)
    Printing of your Book in 4 copies delivered to your home
    12 hours of home assistance for getting started, support during question sessions, editing chapters, proofreading the manuscript and creating the Book.
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Our customers testify:

  • Sylvie B.

    "I lost my mother, I was 36 at the time, she fell off her bike, and in fact, she left with all her memories, my children did not know her. Elefantia, it comes at the right time to allow us to transmit this living memory of the people we loved or of ourselves, who do not want to disappear into oblivion."
  • Lea D.

    "I am very happy that my husband wrote this book. I am proud too, he had wanted to tell his life story for a long time. He always told us anecdotes, at dinner, with friends, with family. And here, for once, his dream has come true. He never had, I wouldn't say the courage but the possibility to do it, because writing a book is not given to everyone, and here, thanks to you, he was able to realize his dream."
  • Lucie L.

    "I've had several difficult periods in my life, which I've overcome more or less well, and it did me good to write. I realized that I had come a long way since those dark times and that I was stronger than before."
  • Marie R.

    "I think it's great, to leave a testimony to our children, what we have learned from life, what we want to pass on, the lessons we have learned. And for my grandchildren I really want to leave them a living testimony."
  • Maryline L.

    "Elefantia helped me a lot to finalize the writing of my book. Honestly, a big thank you to you and your team.
    I am filled with emotion knowing that this is it, I have done it."
  • Marina D.

    "I always wanted to create an autobiographical book but didn't know where to start, Elefantia seemed perfect for me. And given the positive reviews I went for it."
  • Julia

    "Before I started writing Colette's biography, I thought that life was decided at the age of 20. Now I realize that you can live several lives in one."
  • Philip

    “Elefantia is amazing.
    It is a jewel for our memories, for family ties."

How it works (video):

your wish

For oneself

Telling your life story is much more than just a story.

Telling a story, whether orally or in writing, is both fulfilling and cathartic.

If a memory is happy, it is an opportunity to immerse yourself in it, relive it, give it life. See the words take shape and dance on the paper, like music accompanying the mental image.

If a memory is painful, it allows you to free yourself from it, to purge your emotions. When you live a traumatic experience, telling it allows you to regulate your emotions, to transform the pain into learning. Writing a story is like turning a new page.

Memories fade with time. We never regret telling, we regret not having done so.

And it's never too late to start...

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To transmit

What do we really know about the lives of our loved ones, our parents, our children?

We spend our lives asking them questions, or wanting to ask them... but it's never the right time, the right way. We forget the answers, we don't take the time. And one day, we regret it.

Your story is a lasting legacy, a timeless work that spans generations. By sharing your experience, you offer your loved ones a precious object. This book becomes a testimony of what has shaped your life.

Giving this story is giving much more than just a book: it is transmitting your values, your experiences, and a piece of yourself that will remain forever engraved.

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why

To be accomplished

Have you ever written a diary?

In Harry Potter, do you remember Dumbledore's Pensieve? Well, it exists! Elefantia is your virtual memory. The application to tell, preserve and find your stories, your history.

Audio recordings, proactive questions to get to know you better, and a story that takes shape on its own, without writing a line.

A memorable story? An obsessive thought? A pain that won’t go away?

Elefantia is a safe of your memories. Of everything that makes you you , from your childhood to today, from your family to your friends, from trials to successes, from hard times to happy moments.

Tell us about yourself!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of writing a life story?

Writing a story allows you to convey yourmemories, yourlessonsand yoursvaluesto yourfamilyand yoursfriends. It is also an enriching activity that stimulates your memory and creativity. In addition, insharingyour story, you create interactions around your memories, which reinforces theintergenerational linksand allows those around you to know you better. It also allows you to pass on your wisdom tofuture generationsand celebrate the highlights of your life.

What are the different offers available?

Elefantia offers three packages tailored to your needs:

  • Digital: Generate a PDF manuscript of up to 500 pages and enjoy the service for 6 months.
  • Premium: Create a text of up to 500 pages, benefit from 12 months of access to the service and receive 4 books printed at home.
  • My Personal Biographer: Includes the Premium offer as well as 12 hours of personalized support from a student trained in compassionate listening (letters, psychology) or a professional such as a caregiver.

As a gift, you can also choose one of our gift boxes containing a guide booklet.

Can I order additional books?

Yes, absolutely. Each additional copy costs30 euros, with a decreasing rate for large quantity orders. A great way to offer souvenirs to the whole family!

Can we add photos to the book?

Currently, only thecover photois integrated. We have chosen to value the written word and the voice, which constitutes the very essence of your story and which risks being lost over time. If you have a project requiring a few additional photos,contact us: we can assist you through a manual procedure.

How long does a biography project take?

Typically, our users complete their biography by1 to 3 months. You have full access for 6 to 12 months depending on your plan, allowing you totake your timeto finalize your project.

Can I write someone else's biography?

Absolutely, Elefantia allows you to write yourautobiographyor to write thebiographyof someone else: aparentor afriend. You can tell the story of a loved one or a person you admire.

What if I want to write something other than a classic biography?

Elefantia is suitable for many storytelling projects:

  • The biography coursewith a preparatory interview structured around 10 questions to guide your life story.
  • The free courseto give free rein to your desires: write about a trip, a memorable experience, a story, or any other subject that is close to your heart.

What is the preparatory interview?

L'preparatory interviewis a step where we ask you a series of questions about your life to determine thesynopsisof your biography. They are designed to explore different aspects of your life, such as your childhood, your professional experiences, your passions, and your values. They allow you toprepare the chaptersand thepersonalized interviewsadapted to yourhistory.

How do personalized interviews work?

During this phase, you answer questionsspecific and personalized questionsthat are asked of you. The questions are grouped intointerviewon somethemesprecise which will allow to create thechaptersof yourbook. You can choose torespond in writingor via aaudio recording, whichever suits you best.

How does chapter generation work?

Elefantia uses your answers to generate:

  • of thecustom questionsadapted to your journey.
  • transform your audio recordings into text
  • generate your chapter in onestructured and written textin sustained and coherent French.

Each step is designed to bring your story to life smoothly.

You can then edit these chapters to make sure they perfectly reflectyour visionAndyour story. You have the possibility to reread and edit the text at any time.

Collapsible row How do I order my book to be printed?

Once yourchapters completed, you prepare the editing elements of your book by writing, if necessary, adedication, a page ofthanksand theback cover. You must also add aphotofor the first ofblanket. Once these steps are completed, you check the electronic version (pdf) of your book, and finally, all you have to do is confirmthe impressionof your book.
You will receive copies of your book within 2 to 3 weeks.

Can I sell my self-published book?

By default, no. Printed books do not have an ISBN number and therefore cannot be legally sold in bookstores. If you have a project that requires an ISBN number, contact us: we can assist you.
It is important to note that we are not a publishing house, but a service designed to preserve and transmit your personal stories.

Who owns the final text?

Elefantia is firmly committed to respecting and protecting the copyrights of its users. The copyrights of the books created through the Elefantia platform are attributed to100% user friendlyhaving provided and designed the content.

Elefantia acts exclusively as a technical tool facilitating the creation and structuring of life stories. In no case does Elefantia claim any intellectual property on the content produced by its users.

What do you do with personal data?

We scrupulously respect theGDPR(General Data Protection Regulation):

  • Your data belongs to you: you can access them or request their destruction at any time.
  • WeWe do not sell your datanor do we transfer them for marketing purposes.
  • Only founders canaccess datafor possible investigations and resolution of technical problems.

What if I am not familiar with the technology?

No worries! Elefantia is designed to be a solutionsimpleAndintuitive.

Depending on your preference, Elefantia is available ontablet,smartphone(iPhone and Android) as well as oncomputervia your internet browser.

The interface is intuitive and the features are easy to use, even for those who are not familiar with technology.

Download the appon your smartphone or tablet or go to elefantia.com and follow the instructions to create your account and start your biography.

Can I get help if I have questions during use?

Of course, our customer support is available to help you every step of the way.

You can contact us for support via the Contact Us page on this site or through the contact form in the app via the Profile tab.

Who are the creators of Elefantia?

Elefantia is a companyFrenchbased inSaint-Malo, in Brittany, and driven by technological innovation in the service of life stories. Founded by three passionate friends, with complementary profiles:

  • William: A graduate of Sciences Po, former consultant and chief of staff, he published his first novel in 2021. His taste for words and stories gives all its depth to the project.
  • Julie: An expert in IT and data, former technical director, she masters the inner workings of complex technological projects. Her expertise ensures the reliability and innovation of the service.
  • Thierry: Specialist in disruptive innovations and generative AI, he has experience as Product and Marketing Director and has already co-founded several startups.

Together, they created Elefantia to offer a solution to bothhuman and technological, allowing everyone to transmit their memories with simplicity and emotion.

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Call our team to learn more about our different offers or request a dedicated quote.
We are also available if you wish to propose a collaboration or partnership.

Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.