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France is often considered the country of love, where romance and passion are celebrated. The famous couples of this country have captured the whole world with their love stories, whether tumultuous, eternal or revolutionary. Zoom on twelve French couples emblematic to discover the way in which love has played a central role in their lives, whether for better or for worse.

Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI: political marriage

XVIII ^e A century, royal marriages were more political alliances than unions out of love. Marie-Antoinette, the Austrian archduchess, was married to Louis XVI to strengthen the links between France and Austria. Although their marriage started without passion, Marie-Antoinette remained alongside Louis XVI until the tragic end of the French Revolution.

Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte: Imperial Passion

After the Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte married Joséphine de Beauharnais, thus becoming emperor and empress of France. Their passionate love resisted the test of time, despite the inevitable infidelities and divorce due to the absence of heir.

Yvonne and Charles de Gaulle: a foolproof love

Yvonne and Charles de Gaulle were married in 1921 and crossed the tumultuous periods of France in France, including the Second World War. Their solid love and their commitment to France made them unforgettable.

Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan: a brief and intense passion

Edith Piaf, the famous singer, experienced an intense passion with boxing champion Marcel Cerdan, although their love was tragically shortened by the death of Cerdan in a plane crash.

Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim: a controversial relationship

Brigitte Bardot, the French cinema icon, married filmmaker Roger Vadim at a young age. Their marriage propelled Bardot to the status of sex symbol, but their tumultuous relationship finally ended.

Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin: A scandalous love song

The relationship between Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin was marked by the creation of the famous song I love you ... me either . Their love story was both passionate and controversial.

Arielle Dombasle and Bernard-Henri Lévy: beauty and brain

Arielle Dombasle, artist and actress, has had a lasting relationship with the French intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy. Their union was a mixture of beauty and intelligence, celebrated in the French press.

Bernadette and Jacques Chirac: unshakable support

Bernadette Chirac supported her husband, Jacques Chirac, throughout his political career, including during his mandate as President of the French Republic. Their love and political commitment have remained solid.

Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni: an unexpected romance

Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni began their relationship after the president's divorce. Their marriage was a surprise for many, but their love resisted the challenges of French politics.

Valérie Trierweiler, François Hollande and Julie Gayet: a mediatized love triangle

Love and politics have intertwined in this complex history. François Hollande, French president, chose Valérie Trierweiler as the first lady despite the fact that they were not married. However, the paparazzi revealed a secret affair with actress Julie Gayet, causing a public crisis. François Hollande and Valérie Trierweiler broke up, and he continued his political career as a single, while maintaining a discreet relationship with Julie Gayet.

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron: Love despite the obstacles

The love story between Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Togneux is exceptional. While he was his 17 -year -old student, Brigitte was his 41 -year -old theater teacher. Despite the reluctance of the Macron family, their intellectual and emotional connection continued. They finally crossed the obstacles to get married, and Brigitte became the first lady of France when Macron became president in 2017.

Whether they have survived politics, media or tragedies, these couples show us that love can be a powerful and lasting force, even at the heart of the tumultuous history of France.