This information was a real shock for his admirers. Philippe Bouvard will retire in January 2025.“There is a temptation, which is not a temptation of laziness, but a temptation of record, and that is to go until January 1st, that will already be not bad, and then to listen to the others and remain silent”he announced on Sunday June 23, 2024 on RTL, the station on which he still presents the weekly column.
Formerly the owner of a luxurious villa in the South of France, Philippe Bouvard has got rid of his villa Katouchka. But for what reason?
Philippe Bouvard: his sumptuous Katouchka villa that he loved so much
Born December 6, 1929 in Coulommiers, Philippe Bouvard is a man of many talents: comedian, presenter, writer, columnist, theater director and talent discoverer. This French writer has more than forty books to his credit. He is best known for having hosted the show “Les Grosses tétes” in 1977. He is married to Colette Sauvage and together they have two daughters. His affection for the Cote d’Azur led him to purchase land in the Var region in 2009. Today, at the age of 96, he is getting rid of his most prized possessions, including his magnificent villa on the Cote d’Azur, which is a real architectural masterpiece.
Villa Katouchka, a splendid residence
Villa Katouchka, located on the hills of Cannes, covers an area of 3190 m². Built on an internal surface area of 442m², it is spread over two floors. This splendid residence is equipped with 6 large, bright bedrooms, a fitness room, a relaxation area, an additional living room, a lush garden and a mosaic swimming pool. This architectural jewel, designed in accordance with the classic standards of Californian villas, is the work of Marcoux Mathern & Associés. Its specifications combine a modern lifestyle and a contemporary touch. Philippe Bouvard enjoyed living there with his wife Colette and their children.
Philippe Bouvard: his love for the Côte d’Azur
Philippe Bouvard has always expressed his love for the Cote d’Azur, saying he transforms into a different person with new interests every time he spends an hour there. He also shared that he constantly felt like he was on vacation in this region of France, even when he was working. According to him, the Cote d’Azur is a place where you can find everything the world has to offer in one place – nature, sea, climate, gastronomy, landscape, hinterland and casinos.
Why did Philippe Bouvard have to part with his villa?
The motivations behind Philippe Bouvard’s decision to give up his villa in Tanneron are linked to his change in lifestyle. Like Stéphane Bern who had to put his magnificent home up for sale for financial reasons, Philippe Bouvard, at the age of 96, is also forced to sell his villa Katouchka. Renowned for his spending, Philippe Bouvard is now forced to break one of his rules, that of changing his lifestyle to make it simpler and less expensive. He specified during an interview that he is leaving his villa to move into a smaller apartment, 100 m² to be precise. Philippe Bouvard therefore had to part with his villa after seven years of conflicts due to an omission concerning the size of his land. For more information, you can consult the article from House Journal.
Philippe Bouvard and his other assets
In addition to his villa, Philippe Bouvard also shed other possessions which no longer correspond to his new way of life. He plans to auction off his office furniture, Chesterfield sofa and luxury car collection, including a Rolls-Royce. Other celebrities, like Patrick Poivre D’Arvor, choose to live in a humble cabin away from prying eyes.
The life of Philippe Bouvard at 96 years old
At 96 years old, Philippe Bouvard is retired. He stopped his columns, notably at RTLin January 2025. The famous writer is doing well despite
vision and hearing problems. Serene, Philippe Bouvard still confides that he wants to die of laughter.
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