A romantic weekend away from the spotlight: Laurence and her partner Matthieu chose Oise for a charming walk. On Instagram on August 23, the young woman shared moments from their romantic exploration in the nature, confirming the promise of the title from the very first pictures.
In brief: Brigitte Macron is reunited with her family after the holidays at the fort of Brégançon; Laurence and Matthieu extend the summer with a getaway in the Compiègne forest, where they posed in front of the venerable Saint-Jean oak which is nearly 750–800 years old, a natural symbol that is threatened but still fascinating.
Romantic walk in Oise: picnic and stolen moments
The story posted on August 23 shows the couple sitting on the ground, sharing a snack with their dog, an image of a simple and warm romantic walk. After a summer between Normandy and the Mediterranean, this green pause presents a peaceful duo, far from public obligations. You immediately feel the intimate atmosphere of this walk, where the calm of the forest becomes the setting for regained sweetness.
Discovering the Saint-Jean oak, a treasure of the Compiègne forest
The highlight of their exploration: the encounter with the Saint-Jean oak, estimated to be around 750 to 800 years old and rising nearly 25 meters. According to tradition, it was planted in the 13th century by the monks of the Abbey of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, under the reign of Saint Louis. Weakened by a fire in the 1970s, this tree remains a valuable witness to local history and invites preservation. To learn more, the Gala report details this walk in Oise. Report on the Compiègne forest.
From the fort of Brégançon to the shaded paths: a summer with family and loved ones
Before this getaway in Oise, Laurence and Matthieu had joined Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel at the fort of Brégançon, the summer residence where the family reunited since July 29. Laurence shared on August 16 images by the sea and moments spent with family, highlighting the importance of these private reunions before the end of the presidential term. This transition from sunny to green beautifully illustrates the sweetness of a summer shared between intimacy and heritage. Memories from the stay at Brégançon.
To further explore the moments shared by the family and to learn more about Sébastien Auzière and the behind-the-scenes of these getaways, visit the dedicated blog which offers detailed accounts and analyses of these family stays.