Career
Little research has yet been done into his life, and details are only known of the period in which he was active in Paris as an assistant to Attaingnant. He first appears around 1540, mentioned as an editor on the title pages for several of Attaingnant"s books of instrumental dances. After Attaingnant died in late 1551 or 1552, Gervaise continued to assist Attaingnant"s widow, Marie Lescallopier-Attaingnant, in carrying on their publishing business.
Where Gervaise went after the last publication under the Attaingnant name in 1558 is not known.