his sublime “pink brick” villa in Normandy where he lives with his wife Daphné Roullier

A figure in French television and cinema, Antoine de Caunes was able to find
refuge far from the tumult of Paris. In Normandy, on the Côte Fleurie, the host and director owns a charming villa. An intimate place where he likes to recharge his batteries alongside his wife, Daphné Roulier.

A haven of peace steeped in history for Antoine de Caunes

Located in Trouville-sur-Mer, Antoine de Caunes’ villa is recognizable by its pink brick facade, typical of 19th century buildings. Acquired in the 1990s, this characterful residence is located on the road to Honfleur. She has breathtaking views of the seascapes which make the Côte Fleurie famous. This choice of location is not insignificant for the host, who often evokes his deep connection with Trouville.

In an interview given to West FranceAntoine de Caunes confided: “It’s a place I cherish. My roots became Trouville. I’ve been going there since I was born, and every moment spent there has always been happy.“This attachment dates back to his childhood, when he spent his vacations in a family home located on rue Carnot. Known under the name of La Rapière, this home belonged to his parents, the journalist Georges de Caunes and the announcer Jacqueline Joubert.

Antoine de Caunes’ routine against a backdrop of simplicity and complicity

When he stayed in his Normandy villa, Antoine de Caunes favored a simple and ritualized life. “I’m going to say hello to my friends, to the fishmongers, to those who make cider, I’m walking around. The beach, the Roches Noires… Every time I go there, I breathe this air where lots of things mingle“, he explained in this same interview. This soothing rhythm contrasts with the agitation of his career. Because the latter was marked by numerous projects, from cinema to television, including publishing with his magazine ” Vieux », aimed at people over 50. Between two filming sessions or public appearances, the host finds in this villa a space conducive to reflection and rejuvenation.

Alongside the journalist and host Daphne RoulierAntoine de Caunes therefore shares a discreet life, but marked by complicity. Their meeting, on the sets of Canal+, marked the beginning of a unique story. “We passed each other without seeing each other for years, until we were asked to present the 20th anniversary of Canal+ as a duo. At the first work meeting, love at first sight!“, he said in an interview with the magazine
Here is. They were married in May 2007 in Trouville-sur-Mer. He often talks about his wife with tenderness and admiration. In his autobiography entitled
Persohe describes her as his “spine“. Implying in this description his sense of justice and his ability to face the trials of life.

Antoine de Caunes’ villa: between modernity and heritage

The Norman residence of Antoine de Caunes is in the image of
his taste for aesthetics and authenticity. In addition to its historical character, this house represents a strong link with its family past and a continuity of its childhood memories. “It’s a place of anchoring,” he says.

Over the years, this pink brick villa has become the symbol of the balance he was able to find between his intense professional life and his need for serenity. A balance that he shares with Daphné Roulier, in an idyllic setting where each stone seems to tell a story. And where each sea breeze recalls the simple joys of existence.