Jeanne Pierlot was born on October 28, 1917 in Caudéran, Gironde, France. She was married to Norbert Pierlot. She died on January 6, 1988 in Treigny, Yonne, France.
In 1951,Jeanne Pierlotand Norbert Pierlot bought and restored the Château de Ratilly (Treigny, Yonne, France) which became an important center of pottery,ceramic and contemporary art under their direction.