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Brigitte Macron

Brigitte Macron is a French former teacher and the wife of President Emmanuel Macron.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Brigitte Macron is the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and France's first lady since 2017. A former teacher, she is known for her work in education and charitable causes.

What it is

Brigitte Macron (born Brigitte Trogneux in 1953) is a French former teacher who became first lady of France when her husband Emmanuel Macron was elected president in 2017. She has three children from her first marriage and is a prominent figure in French public life.

Key details

She met Emmanuel Macron while teaching drama at a school in Amiens, where he was a student. They married in 2007 despite a 24-year age difference. Before entering public life, she worked as a teacher and later as a consultant.

Role as first lady

Since 2017, Brigitte Macron has focused on education, disability advocacy, and charitable causes. She has been involved in initiatives to support children with special needs and cultural projects, and she maintains a relatively active public schedule.

In short

  • Born in Amiens, France in 1953.
  • Former teacher, married Emmanuel Macron in 2007.
  • First lady of France since 2017.
  • 24 years older than her husband.
Canadian angle

Brigitte Macron is relevant to Canadian readers as the spouse of France's president and a prominent figure in French public life, often covered in international political reporting.

Quick questions

Who is Brigitte Macron?
Brigitte Macron is the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, a former teacher, and France's first lady since 2017.
How old is Brigitte Macron?
She was born on 13 April 1953, which makes her 73 years old as of 2026.
How did Brigitte Macron meet Emmanuel Macron?
They met at Le Providence, a school in Amiens, where Brigitte taught drama and Emmanuel was a student.

Sources

  1. Élysée Palace — https://www.elysee.fr/en/brigitte-macron
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, children, and role as first lady
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Brigitte-Macron
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, marriage, children, and first lady role
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigitte_Macron
    Supports: Full name, birth name, marriage, children, and biographical overview
  4. People — https://people.com/all-about-brigitte-macron-emmanuel-macron-wife-11742094
    Supports: How Brigitte Macron met Emmanuel Macron and the age difference
  5. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39842232
    Supports: Age gap and relationship context