10 star couples in France: from Marie Antoinette to François Hollande

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

France has a reputation as the most romantic LAMUR-cultivating country. But how much this romance goes well with life? 10 reference pairs will prove that love bond famous lovers are not necessarily strong.

1. Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI

In 1770, the 14-year-old Archduchess Maria Antonia was married for political purposes. But the husband, a year younger than the teenage bride, paid more attention to collecting watches than to his wife. However, Marie Antoinette patiently waited in the wings. In the future, it was a strong relationship, they were not shaken by either the whimsical tastes of the French queen, or her appetite for entertainment. Marie Antoinette remained with her husband until the end, ascending to the guillelotine during the French Revolution in 1793.

2. Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte

Josephine became Napoleon's mistress in 1795. The French society grumbled to marry a widow with two children. But Napoleon was adamant. The surviving letters to his wife testify how much he needed her, considered her the best and dearest friend. Unfortunately, Josephine was unable to present an heir, and the Emperor was forced to divorce. After parting, Napoleon insisted that Josephine retain the imperial title.

3. Charles and Yvonne de Gaulle

When Yvonne met handsome Charles, she said categorically - "he or no one." The young couple married on April 27, 1921. When Charles de Gaulle challenged the collaborator F. Petain, who surrendered France to Nazi Germany, Yvonne supported her husband. Her support was unchanged: both in exile, where the general founded the Free France resistance army, and later, during government crises. The First Lady of France believed that the presidency is temporary, but the family is forever.

4. Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre

The idyll of the feminist intellectual Simone de Beauvoir and the existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre began in 1929 and lasted 51 years. They did not share life, preferring freedom. They had no children. It was a partnership based on inspiring personal and creative communication.

5. Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan

Editt Piaf met the famous and influential Marcel Cerdan in the summer of 1949. The stormy relationship with the world boxing champion lasted for about a year, until his death in a plane crash. And, despite the fact that, having survived the loss, Edith married twice and had numerous intrigues, her love for Marcel was the strongest.

6. Serge Gensburg and Jane Birkin

The provocative song "Je t'aime … Moi Non Plus" ("I love you … I do not either") was recorded by this couple in 1969. It was rumored that the provocative song, condemned by the Vatican and banned in some countries, arose thanks to Serge's bold experiment: to record in the process of intimacy with girlfriend Jane Birkin. They met just a couple of months ago on the set, and will spend the next 12 years together. In 1971 they will have a daughter. But the couple broke up for different reasons. On the one hand - alcohol, which was abused by Serge. On the other - Jacques Doyon, who became Jane's second husband, but life with him did not work out. Jacques will reproach Jane for being Serge's ghost between them, and endlessly change. And Jane will blame herself for the fact that Serge died so early.

7. Ariel Dombasle and Bernard-Henri Levy

The comic nickname of this couple in the French press is "Beauty and the Brain." Arielle Dombasle - femme fatale, singer and actress - literally caught fire on stage when she first saw Bernard-Henri Levy. Their whirlwind romance led to marriage in 1993. Despite the gossip about the betrayal that follows the couple, they continue to demonstrate love and loyalty to each other.

8. Bernadette and Jacques Chirac

Bernadette met her future husband at the prestigious Paris Institute of Political Science and stayed with him throughout all the political and life vicissitudes. The French press disliked Bernadette, found her unattractive, laughing at the nervous clacking of the clasp of an old-fashioned bag. But this woman is not so weak as to succumb to ridicule. Bernadette was able to forgive her husband's betrayal, which lasted for years, helped in his presidential elections, and began her own political career. The couple raised two daughters as well as an adopted girl from Vietnam. Today the former President suffers from Alzheimer's disease. His wife looks after him and continues to be an active politician.

9. Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni

Nicolas Sracosi met top model Carla Bruni shortly after their divorce. He was so confident in himself that he offered her a hand and a heart after a few months of meetings. Karla accepted the offer. However, their marriage was skeptical, and few believed it would last more than one presidential term.

10. Valerie Trierweiler and President François Hollande

Valerie Trierweiler was called the "First Girl" of France by the French press, because at the time Francois was elected President, their relationship was not formalized. Hollande has never married. All his marriages were civil.

It was soon discovered that François was in love with the actress Julie Gaye. Valerie took revenge on her former lover by publishing a book about their intimate relationship. François survived this scandal and now, as he himself says, completely devotes himself to France, nevertheless … continues to meet with Julie.

Another French couple attracted huge attention of fans - Brigitte Bordeaux and Roger Vadim … But, unfortunately, they were destined to part.

Based on materials from the site inspirelle.com