Nelson Monfort, famous French sports journalist, recently said goodbye to Roland-Garros, an event he covered with passion and expertise for decades. His iconic voice and contagious enthusiasm have left their mark on generations of viewers.
Nelson Monfort, an icon of French television
Indeed, while the Roland-Garros tournament was held in the capital from May 26 to June 9, France Télévision unfortunately did not renew Nelson Monfort’s contract for a future season.
Aged 71, the television man therefore bowed out of both the famous tennis competition. “For my last Roland-Garros tournament in these circumstances, I was really served. It was a wonderful match and I won’t have much to add. Long live tennis on France Télévisions, see you next year »he announced in French and English in front of the cameras which followed him for many years.
Nelson Monfort fell in love with the 16th arrondissement of Paris
But let viewers rest assured. If they will no longer see Nelson Monfort during televised sporting events, they will always be able to come across him by chance in the heart of the capital. And then precisely in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. After being born in Boulogne-Billancourt, the journalist succumbed to the charms of the city.
Initially, Nelson Monfort opted for this very elegant Parisian district. Then, the latter finally fell for the 17th arrondissement. But the media professional changed his mind and returned to his favorite neighborhood.
What are Nelson Monfort’s good Parisian addresses?
And when Nelson Monfort wasn’t working, he took advantage of the beautiful places in the four corners of the capital. In an interview given to France Blue, the sports commentator shared his favorite places. Among them is the Marmottan Museum in the 16th arrondissement,
And when Nelson Monfort wants to take a walk and admire the landscape, the journalist leaves “his favorite district goes from Boulogne to the Place de l’Alma with the Russian Church and Avenue Rapp and the Maubourg Tower going up towards Franklin Roosevelt. » Or, the 71-year-old man lets himself be tempted by the Saint-Cloud park when his family visits him. “We are extremely comfortable there”he explains.
