Julian Bugier is a journalist well known to the French public, particularly since he presented the news on France 2. But what do we know about his private life, and in particular about his wife?
Julian Bugier, born November 22, 1980 in Blois, is a key journalist for France Télévisions. After starting out on Bloomberg TV in London, in 2005 he participated in the launch of BFM TV by hosting the economic news. In 2009, he joined i>Télé, where he covered major events, before joining France 2 in 2011 as a joker on the 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. news. It was in January 2021 that his career took new momentum, when he became the anchor presenter of the 1 p.m. news on France 2. At the same time, he has hosted the economic magazine “Toutcompte fait” since 2015. In October 2024, the journalist also co-wrote a book with Valérie Heurtel entitled 100 ideas to spend less and live betterin which he highlights more than 100 ideas that everyone can adopt to save money while respecting the planet and doing good for themselves.
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On the private side, Julian Bugier has shared the life of Claire Fournier for several years. But who is his partner and how did they meet? Here's what you need to know.
Who is Claire Fournier?
Claire Fournier is a French economic journalist recognized for her expertise and versatility in the media landscape. After studying at ESCP Europe, she began her career at Bloomberg TV, first in London, then in New York. In 2004, she obtained the position of editor-in-chief and presenter of the Journal of the Economy on i>Télé, as well as of the show I-Bourse. She will be awarded the Golden Dolphin of the best economic journalist.
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In September 2008, she made herself known to the general public by presenting the magazine It's our business on France 5. After the program ended five years later, she returned to i>Télé. In 2017, she joined the Explicite team, a new media created by former i>Télé journalists.
How did Julian Bugier and Claire Fournier meet?
Although he is used to the cameras due to his professional activity, Julian Bugier is much more discreet once he leaves the TV sets. Thus, he remains reserved about his private life. However, during his appearance on the show A Sunday in the countrysidethe journalist confided in his meeting with his wife: “We've been together for twenty years and I'm still in love. At the time, she was a senior reporter in London for the business channel Bloomberg TV, and I was her intern. We had a thunderbolt…”.
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It is therefore the passion for journalism which is at the origin of the meeting of the two lovers. He continued: “It was a very strong experience, but I was there for that and I let myself be carried away.” Despite the age difference (Claire Fournier is eight years older than Julian Bugier), their relationship was quickly consolidated by marriage.
Do Julian Bugier and Claire Fournier have children?
After saying “yes”, the two lovers welcomed two children. The eldest, Lucien, was born in 2011, when his mother was approaching forty. Then, his little sister Gabrielle was born in 2013. Their children are therefore in full adolescence.
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