After France fell to Germany in June 1940, Mouly became a civilian again, and earned a living working odd jobs. Mouly befriended an artist named Bernard la Fourcade, and the two established a studio in Auteuil.
Following Germany's takeover of France in June 1940, Mouly returned to a more ordinary life and found employment by doing odd jobs. Mouly befriended an artist named Bernard la Fourcade, and they established a studio in the Auteuil neighborhood.