Jules Massenet taught composition until 1896.
 Massenet's musical career was briefly interrupted by the Franco-Prussian War of 187071, during which he served as a volunteer in the National Guard alongside his friend Bizet
 During his time in Rome, Massenet met Franz Liszt, at whose request he gave piano lessons to Louise-Constance "Ninon" de Gressy, the daughter of one of Liszt's rich patrons

