Macron Prepares for Life After Élysée: Real Estate Moves and Literary Prophesies

PARIS, France — In a recent commentary, French humorist Laurent Gerra highlighted the transition facing President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, who are reportedly selling their villa in the coastal town of Le Touquet to purchase a larger residence for their post-presidential life.

According to Le Figaro Immobilier, the Macrons are in the midst of an extensive move. Gerra’s fictional narrative begins with humorous dialogue between the couple. “Retrouvons le couple présidentiel en plein déménagement,” announces his fictional character, Mademoiselle Jade. Brigitte comments on the capacity of their moving boxes, noting items such as the silverware and a collection of vinyl records by Line Renaud.

“Emmanuel, I can’t find my tracksuit. Did you pack it?” questions the President, while his wife responds it is among the boxes. The playful exchange continues as Brigitte reveals an apparently discarded trash bag containing what she refers to as “vieilleries” linking to Emmanuel’s earlier political ambitions.

In the same segment, novelist Michel Houellebecq hinted at unexpected political scenarios during his appearance on RTL. He addressed speculation about the possibility of Cyril Hanouna, a notable media figure, running for president. The writer, known for his prophetic fiction, mentioned in his recent book, Anéantir, a fictional scenario where Hanouna becomes president and potentially appoints fellow personalities to key roles.

When asked if he has further predictions, Houellebecq lightheartedly stated, “Within my current work, Cyril Hanouna will indeed be president and appoint Gilles Verdez as Prime Minister, Gérard Miller for Culture, and others for various ministries,” piquing interest for both politics and literature.

Moreover, a recent study from dating app Bumble indicated that 30% of people attending first dates practice ‘dry dating,’ meaning they socialize without alcohol. Singer Vincent Delerm added humorously, regarding his experiences in wine bars, “If you want to have some fun, it’s better to order a Coke!”

As the talk of political futures unfolds, discussions surrounding social norms reflect evolving cultural expectations in contemporary France.