This Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Philippe Manoeuvre celebrated his 70th birthday surrounded by his loved ones. The latter is one of the most famous music critics in France. But the majority of French people discovered the journalist’s face when he was chosen to join the show’s jury New star from 2008 to 2010 alongside Lio, André Manoukian and Sinclair. Since then, Philippe Manoeuvre has gone green by purchasing a second home not far from the capital.
What has become of Philippe Manoeuvre since his participation in the New star ?
But not only. Since his participation as a juror on the show New star, Philippe Manoeuvre continued to shine on French television. The editorialist shared his musical expertise as a columnist on the set of different programs. The 70-year-old man is notably on the air of the new debate show The Big Week broadcast on M6 every Saturday at 5:45 p.m.
To be as close as possible to professional opportunities, the musician at heart has set down his suitcases in the heart of Paris in an apartment where he lives with his wife Candice de La Richardière and their two children Ulysse and Lily-Rock. But this is not the place where Philippe Manoeuvre spends most of his time.
Philippe Manoeuvre and his wife fell for a farmhouse located in Vexin
Indeed, as soon as his schedule allows him, Philippe Manoeuvre settles down in his second home located in Vexin. “Seven years ago, my wife Candice and I fell in love with this area. We were at a friend’s house, near Gisors (Eure), when a deer crossed the garden. We thought it was great. »he revealed in the columns Parisian Weekend on April 27.
And since then, Philippe Maneuver and his partner have invested in a typical farmhouse in the region. The Children of Rock presenter can rest there and recharge your batteries without being disturbed by external noise pollution. “Being in silence allows for peak concentration. When I have had enough, I go out to collect dead branches, or garden, then I get back to my text, refreshed and refreshed. »he also specified.
What does Philippe Maneuver’s ideal vacation look like?
Philippe Manoeuvre truly considers this property as a second home and not as a vacation spot per se. “For me, the notion of vacation is often associated with an island, Île aux Moines, Corsica, Manhattan, Jamaica…”he said to our colleagues at Galain July 2022.
And who says vacation, says relaxation for the music critic. “On vacation, I like to have a book to read a day. I’m preparing a pile starting in June! »he revealed.
