this city where “people are nice”

Didier Deschamps was born and raised in Bayonne. But some time ago, it was in Brittany, more precisely in Finistère, that he found his haven of peace. This is where his wife of 30 years, Claude Deschamps, comes from… Where?

Didier Deschamps and his haven of peace in Brittany

Didier Deschamps and his wife therefore own a house in Concarneau. “I don’t consider myself a foreigner. When I’m in Concarneau, I’m from Concarneau“, he explained in an interview with West France… However, the coach of the France team – who announced on TF1 his intention to leave his post after the 2026 World Cup – does not forget where he comes from: “When I am in the Basque Country, I am Basque“.

In Concarneau, the 56-year-old coach appreciates the peaceful way of life and the nature that surrounds him: “I spent my entire childhood in an environment of greenery, sea and mountains. There are no mountains here, but I appreciate this somewhat wild panorama“, When he goes to Finistère, Didier Deschamps also takes advantage of spending time with his family and his in-laws, who live in the city, and does not refrain from small trips to public places, such as in halls of Concarneau.

“I’m still not going to wear a hat and dark glasses“, blurted out the one who appreciates the fact of being able”pass for anonymous“from time to time, but don’t refuse autographs or selfies in this city where”people are nice“.

Didier Deschamps and his wife: “She had to adapt…“

If the coach of the France team had not returned to this place dear to his heart for a year and a half, he spent the end of year holidays there this time. “My wife comes more often because my professional obligations sometimes last several weeks. As soon as I can, I come“, he assured.

With Claude Deschamps, it’s a story that lasts. Married since 1989, the couple met in Nantes. “I was then at the Jonelière training center in Nantes, waiting to become a professional player. I was very young“, he recalled before declaring that she was his rock: “We built ourselves, supported each other. During all the years of my professional career, where the rhythm is particular, she has had to adapt. She also had to give up her studies to be with me. It’s an important choice“.