The suspense ended after long days of negotiations. This Friday, December 13, 2024, Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou to the post of Prime Minister. While the president of Modem prepares his move to Matignon, let's take a closer look at its elephantine heritage.
Although he has been at the town hall of Pau for more than 10 years, Michel Barnier's successor does not reside in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques prefecture. “I was lucky to have never left my village”admits in a grant to
Point the man faithful to the commune which saw him born,
Borders about twenty kilometers from the Béarnaise capital, where he owns a farm.
François Bayrou: this immense property worth a fortune
When he is not mingling in Parisian political circles, François Bayrou has a good time in his immense
9 hectare property purchased in several installments, between 1978 and 2002, for a value of €65,357. The lovely farm today estimated at €450,000includes in particular a barn and a stable where its owner raises horsesthat great passion.
In Paris, the former Minister of Justice is the proud owner ofa “modest” 50m2 apartment rue Cler, in the 7th arrondissement. According to Le Figarothis exceptional property purchased for €179,890 in 1997 was worth 410
000€ about fifteen years later. Before moving to the Elysée, Emmanuel Macron would have resided for some time with his wife Brigitte not far from the Bayrou couple, in 2017, as reported L’Express.
François Bayrou: what is the Prime Minister's salary?
As Prime Minister, François Bayrou will receive 12,457 euros gross per monthsalary which he will receive for three months after the end of his mandate if he were to be replaced, without having then resumed salaried activity. In addition to his monthly allowances, there is 373 euros of residence allowance and 3,207 euros of official allowance.
The position includes other benefits such ascompany accommodation (the Hôtel de Matignon) and a second home (the Château de Souzy-la-Briche). The State also covers up to 150,000 euros his representation expenses “directly linked to the exercise of ministerial functions”.
