The Irish Times

Call My Agent’s Camille Cottin: ‘People thought I was this senseless b*tch’

The scene-stealing star on her journey from Paris prank show to co-stardom with Matt Damon

Tue Jan 12 2021 - 06:00

How fraudster who wore silicone mask of French minister stole millions

Franco-Israeli fraudster Gilbert Chikli to go on trial for elaborate hustle of wealthy

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 21:45

In high silly season, France debates official status for Brigitte Macron

President may be torn between promise to define a role for his wife and public opinion

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 20:06

Disliked François Hollande spills all on love and enemies

French president says political right is ‘steeped in revenge, reaction, regression’

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 18:51

Versailles shows the enduring power of the French state

Tourists still flock in their droves to gawk at Louis XIV’s red and gold brocade bed

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 01:00

François Hollande cites staff cuts to defend €10,000 barber bill

French president forced to explain grooming arrangements during Bastille Day interview

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 17:35

Hollande brings more women into cabinet in final reshuffle

No clear policy changes apart from attempt to bring Greens back into French government

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 01:00

Ségolène Royal: France’s leading lady is ready for battle

It’s taken 10 years but the former partner of Francois Hollande is once again combative, energetic and engaged at the heart of French politics

Sat Jul 11 2015 - 17:00

Hollande’s lovers rub shoulders across French media

Through state roles, interviews and film launches, all the president’s women live in public

Thu May 14 2015 - 01:02

First photos of Hollande and Gayet together surface

Book by his previous lover Valérie Trierweiler has sold 600,000 copies

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:01

Hollande hits back at Trierweiler ‘lies’ about attitude to poor

French president tells interviewer he is hurt by former partner’s claim that he despises poor

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 01:00

Hollande's former partner tells of suicide attempt

Journalist made attempt on her life over president’s affair

Thu Sept 04 2014 - 10:21

Julie Gayet awarded €15,000 against magazine for revealing Hollande affair

Thu Mar 27 2014 - 23:05

French president’s crass, melodramatic antics worthy of lesser mortals

François Hollande is thought to be a loser in the US because he’s so unrefined he might as well be American

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00

Hollande woos Silicon Valley on first visit by French president in 30 years

Official visit aims to attract investment in France, where unemployment is at a 15-year high

Thu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00

Obama says he has no favourite between Britain and France

US president compares relations with allies to love for daughters during Hollande’s visit

Tue Feb 11 2014 - 21:51

Trierweiler ‘fell off skyscraper’ on hearing of affair

France’s ex-first lady gives first interview since break-up with François Hollande

Thu Jan 30 2014 - 20:52

Shades of the monarchy in Hollande's Trierweiler statement

Francois Hollande repudiated Valerie Trierweiler with one sentence

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00

French president Hollande announces split from first lady

Statement on separation from Trierweiler issued two weeks after allegations of affair

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 18:52

French first lady thanks supporters after hospital release

Trierweiler ‘touched’ by response after period of rest following claims of Hollande affair

Sun Jan 19 2014 - 10:01

French first lady Trierweiler leaves hospital - report

President’s partner was admitted after reports that Hollande had affair with actress

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 18:48

Inside Hollande’s love triangle

The French are entertained by the antics of President François Hollande, but will his new lover, Julie Gayet, become first lady, and will Valérie Trierweiler, his spurned former mistress, seek retribution?

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00

French affair a trial for a wincing Hollande

Instead of boudoir secrets, those at the yesterday’s press conference had to listen to the president droning on about spending

Wed Jan 15 2014 - 01:00

Hollande coolly sidesteps questions about alleged affair

French president claims magazine report about relationship with actress Julie Gayet violates privacy

Tue Jan 14 2014 - 16:48

French president to be questioned on his private life

Borrowed apartment where Hollande and Gayet met linked to mafia

Tue Jan 14 2014 - 01:00

France’s first lady hospitalised amid reports of Hollande affair

Valerie Trierweiler reportedly distraught over report about president and actor Julie Gayet

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00

French first lady Valerie Trierweiler ‘in hospital’

Hollande’s partner being treated for exhaustion after revelations about alleged affair

Sun Jan 12 2014 - 16:21

Gossip magazine sells out as Hollande’s alleged affair fascinates French public

President threatens to sue ‘Closer’ after magazine publishes ‘dossier’ on alleged affair with actor

Sat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00

Magazine to remove reference to Hollande’s alleged affair

French president mulls legal action for breach of privacy following tabloid spread

Fri Jan 10 2014 - 17:15