In the artist's words:

Mireille Mathieu's career is like a modern fairytale: What began with the dreams of a little girl from a humble background turned into an incredibly successful global career that is second to none. The vocal wonder was already on stage at the age of four, was discovered at a French singing competition in 1964 at the age of 18 and was quickly regarded as the new Edith Piaf. The rest is history. A story that touches us again and again, because what makes Mireille Mathieu an outstanding artist, in addition to her outstanding talent, tireless diligence and remarkable discipline, is her warmth of heart and engaging personality.
The "Sparrow of Avignon", as she is affectionately known, has a special bond with her German fans in particular, not least because she repeatedly performs songs in German. Her great hits such as "Hinter den Kulissen von Paris", "Akropolis Adieu", "La Paloma Ade" and "An einem Sonntag in Avignon" will therefore not be missing from her repertoire on her farewell tour in 2026. But the little Frenchwoman's success is also spreading beyond Europe's borders at lightning speed and she is quickly enjoying enormous adoration around the globe. Joint appearances with major stars such as Dean Martin, Plácido Domingo and Paul Anka underline her international standing and artistic class.
To date, the four-time Bambi award winner has sold more than 185 million records, completed six world tours acclaimed by fans and critics alike, was the first artist from the West to perform in China in the 1980s and has been thrilling audiences spanning four generations for decades. However, Mireille Mathieu was never just a singer, but so much more: she was and is a cultural ambassador, a beacon of hope and a "symbolic figure of Franco-German friendship" (Stern).