Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Tir aux pigeons

Also known as: Tir aux pigeons, Tir Aux Pigeons

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-25

Identity

Pigeon shooting event in Nice/Monte Carlo area, popular aristocratic sport.

Diary References

1874

  • March 25: "Demain le Tir aux pigeons, je ne sais pas si j'irai, peut-être à trois heures" (Tomorrow the pigeon shoot, I don't know if I'll go, perhaps at three o'clock).

Context

  • Clay pigeon or live pigeon shooting
  • Elite sporting event
  • Social gathering for aristocracy
  • Marie ambivalent about attending
  • Held at specific venue (likely Monte Carlo)

Related Entries

  • #Monte_Carlo - Likely location
  • Aristocratic sports and social events

Research Notes

  • Popular sport among European nobility
  • Monte Carlo famous for pigeon shooting competitions
  • Live pigeons used until early 20th century
  • Major social events of the season

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