He studied violin making at Amédée Dieudonné"s workshop in Mirecourt.
He also studied bowmaking with Louis Morizot alongside the Morizot Frèresearch He is known as an expert and for his reliable certificates for fine French bows, and is author of the definitive book on French Bows: Millant, Bernard. Raffin, Jean Francois (2000).
L"Archet.
Paris: L"Archet Éditions.