Very discreet about his private life, the journalist and presenter Julian Bugier – guest on “A Sunday in the Country” – however had the opportunity to discuss on a few occasions the couple he forms with his wife, Claire Fournier.
Julian Bugier, the emblematic presenter of the 1 p.m. news on France 2, has a discreet but solid story with Claire Fournier, journalist at LCI. This couple of journalists share a beautiful love story that has lasted for more than fifteen years, as well as a busy family life with their two children, Lucien and Gabrielle. In an interview with La Tribune Sundaythe journalist lifted the veil on the beginnings of this relationship marked by an unexpected love at first sight.
Julian Bugier and Claire Fournier: love at first sight despite the distance
The meeting between Julian Bugier and Claire Fournier dates back to the time when they worked for Bloomberg TV, but thousands of kilometers from each other: he in London, she in New York. Although separated by the Atlantic, their professional exchanges end up bringing them closer together, until an opportunity to meet in London gives rise to stronger feelings.
The presenter describes this meeting as a real turning point: “Claire was a correspondent in New York, and I was working for her from London. When we finally met in person, it was love at first sight.” Despite their age difference – Claire being nine years his senior – their relationship quickly consolidated and the couple married, and gave birth to Lucien, born in 2011, and Gabrielle, born in 2013.
Julian Bugier: unconditional support for his wife?
Beyond personal life, Julian Bugier and Claire Fournier support each other in their respective journeys. If Julian Bugier is a daily figure on France 2, Claire Fournier is very active in the economic field on LCI, in addition to various projects.
And the journalist does not hide his admiration for his wife, whether it is her book on inheritance or his podcast on women and menopause, Hot Inside. “We complement each other and are able to disconnect very easily, especially since we share other passions. Claire is a little older than me and I have always had a lot of admiration for her.” And when the lovers are not working, they live between their home in Paris and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer (Normandy) where they like to have many getaways.
