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Following her husband Emmanuel Macron's election in 2017 and 2022, Brigitte Macron became the first lady of France, making her among the most prominent public figures.

Following her husband Emmanuel Macron's election in 2017 and 2022, Brigitte Macron became the first lady of France, making her among the most prominent public figures.

Their relationship began when she was Emmanuel Macron's drama teacher, and they have been married since 2007. With a 24-year age gap between the couple, their unconventional romance has always been the subject of much fascination. From her early career as a teacher to her roles as a mother, grandmother, and influential First Lady, here's a glimpse into the life of Brigitte Macron through these intriguing facts.

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Her parents are the owners of "Jean Trogneux"

Her parents are the owners of "Jean Trogneux"

Brigitte Macron’s parents are the owners of France’s Chocolaterie Trogneux, a fifth-generation enterprise founded in Amiens in 1872. Today, it operates under the name "Jean Trogneux," and is under the management of Brigitte's nephew, Jean-Alexandre Trogneux.

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At 29, she was hired as a press secretary

At 29, she was hired as a press secretary

Mrs Macron's background as a teacher is well known, but before taking on the role of France's First Lady, she had a diverse career history. In 1982, at the age of 29, she was hired as a press secretary at the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Chamber of Commerce.

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She first met Emmanuel Macron at Lycée la Providence

She first met Emmanuel Macron at Lycée la Providence

In the 1990s, the First Lady started teaching French, Latin, and drama at Lycée la Providence, where she met her husband Emmanuel Macron for the first time.

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The First Lady has a passion for fashion

The First Lady has a passion for fashion

As fashion holds great significance in French culture, it's no surprise that she loves fashion. The First Lady is flexible in her dressing style, transitioning from formal tailored attire to casual ensembles that may include jeans and leather jackets.

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She has been loyal to Louis Vuitton

She has been loyal to Louis Vuitton

The wife of the French President has been a fan of Louis Vuitton since 2015. It began in the summer of 2015 when Delphine Arnault, associate director at Vuitton, shared valuable tips with Brigitte Macron.

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Her first husband was a banker

Her first husband was a banker

On June 22, 1974, Brigitte and banker André-Louis Auzière were married, and they later had three children together. The family had resided in Truchtersheim until 1991 when they moved to Amiens.

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Mrs Macron has three grown children

Mrs Macron has three grown children

At 70 years old, she is older than her husband by nearly a quarter-century. She has three grown children from her first marriage: Sébastien Auzière works as a statistical engineer, Laurence Auzière-Jourdan is a cardiologist, and Tiphaine Auzière is a lawyer.

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She contributed actively to her husband's campaign

She contributed actively to her husband's campaign

She was actively engaged in her husband's 2017 presidential campaign. According to the book Emmanuel Macron, en marche vers l'Élysée, published in 2016, it was Brigitte Macron who persuaded Emmanuel Macron to run for president.

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Mrs Macron inherited a house in Le Touquet

Mrs Macron inherited a house in Le Touquet

French First Lady Brigitte Macron has a house in Le Touquet that's valued at 1.4 million euros. She also owns some shops nearby that she rents out to a real estate agency and a clothing store. She inherited these properties from her father.

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Brigitte Macron is a model of serenity

Brigitte Macron is a model of serenity

People pay special attention to the First Ladies, but Brigitte Macron rarely puts a foot wrong. She is known for being funny, intelligent, likeable, kind-hearted, and curious. Many admire her calm demeanour.

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