What if you told your story?
You tell the story, Elefantia writes.
Your memories deserve to be passed on and preserved. With a simple, effective, and accessible method, Elefantia transforms your stories into unique narratives.
Share your words with our writing assistant (generative AI): in a few moments, your memories come to life in an authentic and moving text.
Wherever you are, let Elefantia guide you: our app is available on the App Store, Google Play and online.
template--29026776973660__image_text_faq_EdiftgShare your memories, Elefantia transforms them into stories.
Elefantia asks you personalized questions to help you recall your memories. You can answer orally or in writing, either through the app or online.
You tell the story, Elefantia generates your chapters. Reread your narrative, adjust it, add your photos. With Elefantia, you can develop your story simply, at your own pace.
You choose the cover, write a dedication, acknowledgments, and the back cover blurb. You share your story in digital format or order one or more printed copies.
Feedback from experience
I want to thank you warmly, as well as the entire team. The result is a truly beautiful piece, and I am so happy to have been able to create it with you. Your professionalism, attentiveness, and support were perfect from beginning to end. I will not hesitate to recommend you with pleasure.
— Anabela M.
Another project close to my heart has come to fruition. And I will never regret taking the plunge when I saw you on Facebook. I'm especially happy I did it, because every step, right up to the delivery of my books, has been positive, nothing to complain about, congratulations and thank you again.
— Teresa J.
A huge congratulations on this book, its cover, and its text, which perfectly captures my father's life. My sincere compliments and a big thank you to the entire Elefantia team for their hard work in creating this book, which brings back to life an exceptional man, and through him, our family.
— Pierre P.
I am so happy that my husband wrote this book. I am also proud, because he had wanted to tell his life story for a long time. He always shared anecdotes with us: at dinner, with friends, with family. And now, for once, his dream has come true. He never had the opportunity to do it before, because writing a book isn't something everyone can do. Now, thanks to you, he has been able to realize his dream.
— Lea D.
I lost my mother when I was 36. She fell off her bicycle, and in fact, she took all her memories with her. My children never knew her. Elefantia comes at the perfect time to allow us to pass on this living memory of the people we loved, or of ourselves, who don't want to fade into oblivion.
— Sylvie B.
I've had several difficult periods in my life, which I've overcome with varying degrees of success, and writing has been therapeutic. I've realized how far I've come since those dark times and that I'm stronger than before.
— Lucie L.
I think it's wonderful, a way to leave a legacy for our children, what we've learned from life, what we want to pass on, the lessons we've learned. And for my grandchildren, I really want to leave them a living testament.
— Marie R.
I've always wanted to create an autobiographical book, but not knowing where to start, Elefantia seemed perfect for me. And given the positive reviews, I decided to give it a try.
— Marina D.
Making the transmission of one's past and experiences accessible to everyone is, for me, a successful endeavor. The support provided for creating an autobiography is perfect; the process unfolds step by step. I highly recommend it.
— Baptiste V.
Why choose Elefantia?
Beautiful and faithful writing
Our tools are inspired by your tone and emotions to write authentic stories.
A quality print
Your books are made by a real printer and shipped directly to your home.
Secure payment and respect for your data
Secure and protected payment, and your data remains strictly confidential.
Revue de presse
Le Pays Malouin
Guillaume Besson, who has been based in Saint-Malo for five years, left his job at a multinational company to dedicate himself fully to the development of Elefantia, a company he co-founded with Julie and Thierry Moncorger in September 2024.
It all started with an observation: "Many people have things to say about themselves, whether it's to discuss their professional life, the birth of a first child, a significant moment in their life..."
The full article from Le Pays Malouin can be found on actu.fr
Silver Alliance
Silver Alliance has selected Elefantia, which helps you write and transmit your life story or biography, whether for yourself and/or to offer your loved ones a memorable legacy.
The full article can be found on the Silver Alliance website
RMC
For a truly unexpected gift under the tree, some startups are now offering… to give one's own biography, written by artificial intelligence. An original idea that is as appealing as it is intriguing.
This is the concept behind Elefantia, based in Saint-Malo, as well as My Wai and Ma vie en livre. The principle: an application asks you hundreds of personalized questions to retrace your entire life — childhood, parents, loves, significant memories. You answer orally, as in an interview with a biographer. The exercise is serious: 10 to 20 hours of exchanges.
The full video can be found on the RMC website
BFM Business
Guillaume Besson, co-founder of Elefantia, was Erwan Morice's guest on Le Pitch segment of Good Morning Business, this Thursday, December 4th. He talks about his company's mission, which allows anyone to write the book of their life and offer it to their loved ones, on BFM Business. Find the show from Monday to Friday and listen to it again as a podcast.
The full BFMBusiness video can be found on the Dailymotion website
Le Dauphiné Libéré
Since the end of September, Guillaume Besson, from Donzère, has launched Elefantia, an online service designed to help those who wish to write their biography and pass on memories within families. The story, first collected orally, is then written with the help of artificial intelligence, under the author's control, before being published in the form of a paper or digital book.
Ouest France
Guillaume Besson, co-founder of Elefantia, started with an observation: " In many families, people would like to know more about the history of their parents or grandparents. Often, these stories are not passed down. " This can lead to regrets, while " these stories are precious ". With his associates Julie and Thierry Moncorger, he had the idea of " developing an innovative method " to facilitate the writing of seniors' life stories.
20 minutes
Several startups are entering the generative AI biography and life story market, raising legitimate concerns among public writers.
Launched just over a year ago, the Elefantia application is already used by 8,000 users and has already facilitated the printing of approximately 500 biographies. These can be gifts for birthdays or retirements. But often, the initiative comes from the person who wishes to share their story. "Of course, we have seniors, and we even work with nursing homes," says Thierry Moncorger. "But we also have a younger clientele, mostly women aged 35 to 50 who want to recount life challenges they have experienced, such as bereavement, divorce, or surrogacy journeys. Here, we are more in the realm of cathartic writing."
Ultimately, the client leaves with their printed book for less than a hundred euros, or a little more depending on the print run. As an option, Elefantia offers the help of a literature student to assist older users in mastering the AI tool. "The presence of a companion also helps to facilitate expression," indicates the co-founder of the startup, which originated in Saint-Malo.
The Little Journal
Faced with distance, artificial intelligence is becoming an ally for expatriates in preserving the memory of their elders. With a simple and accessible tool, a French startup allows memories to be transformed into digital heritage, strengthening family ties in a connected world.
Grandparents' memories are essential for maintaining a connection with younger generations.
In a world where families are often dispersed, the transmission of family stories becomes a challenge. Thierry Moncorger, Julie (his sister), and Guillaume Besson have found a solution: an application that uses artificial intelligence to capture and organize the memories of our elders. The goal is to preserve these stories before they are lost, while making them accessible to future generations.
Word of Life
The ELEFANTIA application, created in 2024 in St Malo, writes your story with the help of artificial intelligence. A simple and accessible solution. Guillaume Besson, co-founder, presents Elefantia in detail. Mission: developing intergenerational transmission – to have a record of our parents' and grandparents' lives. Elefantia allows users to collect memories and transform them into life stories, and thanks to a network of in-home support staff, the Elefantos, they assist people who are not comfortable with digital technology. Free trial up to a certain stage allowing testing. The application asks infinite personalized questions, possible themes, oral recording, memories are transcribed, it's possible to rework the life story. Once satisfied, it goes to print! Creating social bonds within families through the stories of elders. Users: seniors but also younger people to express a part of their lives, a birth, painful experiences... Guillaume BESSON partnered with Julie SOM, Thierry MONCORGER and Guillaume LELONG.
The full show can be found on Radio Parole de Vie's YouTube channel
French Genealogy Review
Many genealogists would like to leave a record of their lives, or the stories of ancestors found during their research, to their descendants by writing a book. But often, what scares them is organizing the elements and writing chapters. This is probably what some authors call "writer's block."
Read the full article on the La Revue Française de Généalogie website
South West
How many of us have regretted, when a loved one or an ancestor passed away, not having asked them more questions? Elefantia removes this discrimination by allowing everyone, even those less skilled with a keyboard or a sheet of paper, to transmit their life story. And even, to then receive the book of their story, to give to their loved ones, or to keep for themselves, should their memory fail.
The Little Journal
As digitalization accelerates, many indigenous communities and underrepresented cultures seek to preserve their narratives. A French startup, with its application named Elefantia, allows these testimonies to be captured before they disappear, but users must go through more common languages such as French, English, or Spanish. This process ensures that oral narratives are accessible and preserved in more widely understood formats.
The Little Journal
In the midst of the digital age, a team of French entrepreneurs is distinguishing itself with a bold initiative: using artificial intelligence to facilitate the writing of biographies in French. Thierry Moncorger, one of the founders of the Elefantia application, explains: "Our goal is to allow everyone to tell their story, without the literary barrier, just by telling their own story." A significant challenge.
L'Est Eclair
Maryline Lorne lost her right arm at 20 months old. From a very young age, she learned to live with this difference, overcoming many challenges to turn it into a strength. She recounts this journey in a book to be published on February 15.
Discover our offers, tailored to all your needs
Whether you are looking for a quick and easy solution, an unforgettable gift or personalized support, Elefantia brings your memories to life through unique stories.
6 months / Available only as an e-book (pdf) / Delivery by email
4 a.m.: Getting started / Delivery by email (immediate)
Manuscript ready for printing / Printed in 1 copy
6 months / Available only as an e-book (pdf) / Delivery by email
4 a.m.: Getting started / Delivery by email (immediate)
Manuscript ready for printing / Printed in 1 copy
📚 Premium
For 6 or 12 months, you are guided by Elefantia, the generative AI application, to create your life story. Elefantia takes care of everything: Interview, Writing, Layout, electronic version of your manuscript, and even printing your book, delivered to your home in multiple copies.
🕊️ My biographer
With Elefantia's "My Accompanied Story" offer, you are accompanied for 4 to 20 hours by an Elefanto, a writer at your service who will guide you with Elefantia, the generative AI application, to create your life story.
🕊️ My manuscript
With Elefantia's "My Manuscript in Books" offer, entrust your texts, manuscripts, documents to a dedicated proofreader-editor, who will transform them into a real book, ready to be printed and sent.
📅 6 or 12 months of access
—🗣️️ 4 to 20 hours of in-home support
—✍️ Editorial work based on your documents
—📱💻 Android / iPhone / Computer
—🇫🇷 Elephants available everywhere in France
—📝 Proofreading, rewriting, and structuring
—✒️🖼️ Unlimited Chapters + Photos
—✍️ Beautiful and faithful writing
—📂 Scanning of your documents available
—📖 Up to 500 pages
—✒️🖼️ Unlimited Chapters + Photos
—🖼️ Adding your photos in color
—📃 E-book format (PDF)
—📖 Up to 500 pages
—🎨 Complete book creation
—📕 1 to 10 printed books delivered to your home
—📕 4 books printed and delivered to your home
—📕 1 to 10 printed books delivered to your home
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Tell your story
A simple and very well-structured application for starting, completing, and organizing your story in handwritten PDF format. It's a practical tool.
I was able to write my biography and I'm very happy with it. I've written three other books and printed two of them; I still have two more to print. Honestly, it's really great to be able to write with this app.
This is a great app, the only problem is I don't have the time to use it. Yet it's truly fantastic; with the questions I ask, the story writes itself. Thank you!
Excellent service. Responsive customer service. I've subscribed. Looking forward to continuing the adventure.
This app allows me to relive those tender years and tell my life story to pass on to my children. And putting our emotions down on paper, speaking freely about what hurts us or what's important to us, is even better than therapy.
Having given birth a few months ago, I desperately wanted to preserve a memory of my delivery! Thanks to this app, I was able to write a story about my birth, remembering every detail and every sensation! Thank you for allowing me to relive the most beautiful moment of my life.
Whenever I can, I open the app and continue filling in the chapters. It's very easy, and the output is incredible. I love it.
I tried it out and I'm totally blown away! It's absolutely incredible.
I used the app to write a book about my father's life. It's easy to use, everything is intuitive, and the book is incredibly moving. I highly recommend it!
I've always dreamed of getting my parents to talk about their lives so I could write a book about them. Thanks to Elefantia, that dream has come true. Thank you so much.
I gave Elefantia as a gift for my grandpa's 93rd birthday. In three afternoons, he was able to finish his autobiography, and we are delighted to have his life story preserved forever in a book.
I used this app to have my grandmother's memoirs written. The results were fantastic, and the app is easy to use and very intuitive. Thank you and congratulations on this innovation!
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What if we wrote your story?
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