Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron lit up Saint-Paul-de-Vence during an exclusive dinner that surprised more than one observer. On the sidelines of the Lumière Summit held from September 7 to 9, the presidential couple shared a private meeting at the legendary Colombe d’Or with a true Hollywood icon, bringing deserved attention to French cultural diplomacy.
In short: VIP evening at the Colombe d’Or, more than 200 guests announced at the summit, France-Korea partnership valued at around 1.15 billion dollars, and the notable presence of celebrities who turned the village into a true film set.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Lumière Summit, a stage for cultural diplomacy
The Lumière Summit, organized from September 7 to 9, brought together over 200 personalities from about 65 countries to discuss the transformations in cinema and video games. French culture served as a common thread, and the presence of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung underscored the partnership estimated at 1.15 billion dollars.
You can find the journalistic account of these behind-the-scenes in the Gala article.
The Colombe d’Or: an intimate setting for an exclusive dinner
The famous Colombe d’Or was privatized for a VIP evening that blended glamour and discretion. According to Nice-Matin, the presidential plane landed in Nice before a discreet transfer to the village.
The venue’s scenography, a memory of artists like Yves Montand, offered a conducive pause for informal exchanges and memorable handshakes between guests.
A private meeting with a Hollywood icon
This exclusive dinner featured the participation of a Hollywood icon who mingled with the locals and even exchanged a few handshakes, according to witnesses. George Clooney, now a French citizen living in Var, was reportedly among the guests according to several press accounts.
The media impact of this private meeting transformed a local evening into a prestigious event, reminding us how cultural diplomacy can play out far from official halls.
To relive the images and extend the investigation into the outfits and significant moments, check out dedicated articles such as the one on Brigitte Macron’s red dress and the state dinner mentioned by the press: file on the red dress and account of a state dinner. To learn more about Sébastien Auzière and his family ties to the presidential sphere, visit sebastien-auziere.fr and discover analyses and archives.
