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Brigitte Macron

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brigitte Macron is a French former teacher and the wife of President Emmanuel Macron. She has been France's first lady since 2017 and is known for her involvement in education and charitable causes. Born in Amiens in 1953, she has three children from her first marriage.

Early life and education

Brigitte Macron was born Brigitte Trogneux in Amiens on 13 April 1953. Before becoming a public figure, she worked as a teacher.

Marriage and family

She first married banker André-Louis Auzière in 1974 and had three children: Sébastien, Laurence, and Tiphaine. She later married Emmanuel Macron in 2007.

Role as first lady

Since 2017, Brigitte Macron has served as first lady of France. She has been associated with education, disability, and charitable work.

Relationship with Emmanuel Macron

Brigitte Macron met Emmanuel Macron when he was a student and she was a teacher at his school. Their relationship later developed into marriage, and they became a widely discussed political couple because of their age difference.

Key facts

  • Brigitte Macron was born in Amiens on 13 April 1953.
  • She is a former French teacher and has been the wife of Emmanuel Macron since 2007.
  • She became first lady of France when Emmanuel Macron became president in 2017.
  • She has three children from her first marriage to André-Louis Auzière.
  • There is a 24-year age difference between Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
What does Brigitte Macron do?
She is France's first lady and has been involved in public work related to education and charitable causes.
Brigitte Macron age difference
Brigitte Macron is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron.
Brigitte Macron children
She has three children from her first marriage: Sébastien, Laurence, and Tiphaine.

References

  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