01.09.2026 15:50
Tiphaine Auzière, daughter of French President Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte Macron, announced her relationship with Antoine Lecomte, a business student 20 years her junior, via a social media post. The couple's romance has brought the age gap between Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron back into the spotlight.
In France, the agenda is once again shaken by a love affair involving the private life of the Macron family. Tiphaine Auzière, a 42-year-old lawyer and politician, has made public her relationship with 22-year-old business student Antoine Lecomte, who is 20 years her junior.
Auzière revealed her new relationship with posts from her trip to Amsterdam. The romantic poses the couple shared together quickly drew the attention of the French press.
THEIR LOVE BEGAN IN LE TOUQUET
It was learned that Auzière and Lecomte met in Le Touquet, one of France's popular holiday destinations. It was noted that a closeness began between the two while Lecomte, who works as a kitesurf instructor in the region during the summer, was giving Auzière e-foil lessons.
A close acquaintance of Auzière stated that the attraction between the couple was felt from the very first meeting, saying, "The attraction between them was very evident from the first moment. They have many common points, such as a love for Le Touquet, a passion for adrenaline, travel, and entrepreneurship."
It was also learned that Auzière, who is said to have introduced her young lover to her children, brought her 12-year-old daughter Élise and 10-year-old son Aurèle together with Lecomte.
IT REMINDED OF MOTHER BRIGITTE MACRON'S MARRIAGE
Auzière's new relationship has also brought back to the agenda the extraordinary love story between her mother Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron.
Emmanuel Macron fell in love with Brigitte, his teacher who was 24 years older, while he was still a student. The relationship between Brigitte, who was a mother of three at the time, and Macron drew the reaction of the Macron family, and it was decided that young Emmanuel would continue his education in Paris.
Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron married in 2007 after Brigitte ended her first marriage. The age difference between them continued to be a topic of public debate for years.
BRIGITTE MACRON SUPPORTS HER DAUGHTER'S HAPPINESS
It has been suggested that Brigitte Macron also views Tiphaine Auzière's relationship positively. According to information from her close circle, her daughter's happiness is a priority for Brigitte Macron.
Sources reported that Brigitte Macron is pleased to see the happiness in her daughter and wants to meet Antoine Lecomte.
On the other hand, Auzière parted ways with gastroenterologist Antoine Choteau, the father of her children, in January 2025. After having a brief relationship with television presenter Cyril Hanouna in May 2026, it is being commented that Auzière has found the happiness she was seeking in her new love.