Catherine Ceylac: Her new life in Provence – finding happiness with a TV news legend
For years, she was the warm, welcoming face of French breakfast television, renowned for her empathetic interviews on the cult classic program "Thé ou Café." But Catherine Ceylac consciously turned her back on the hectic Parisian media machine. Today, the presenter lives a quieter, yet infinitely happier, life in Provence – and she's in very good company.
Goodbye Paris: A new slice of paradise down south
Who would have guessed that the elegant journalist would one day morph into a genuine country lover? Catherine Ceylac has settled far from the capital's flashbulbs. Surrounded by lavender fields and rolling hills, she's soaking up the serenity of the south. "I'm like a book that has finally opened up," she revealed about her new surroundings. Provence offers her the peace she always craved – a well-earned breather after a fulfilling career in front of the camera.
An open book: Love with a veteran newsman
The source of her happiness by her side is no stranger: a former star of the French TV news (JT) now shares her everyday life. The pair are bonded not just by a passion for journalism, but by a shared joy in life's simple pleasures. "With him, I don't have to hide a thing," says Ceylac with a smile. She describes the relationship with her partner as deep and trusting. It's this authenticity she radiates now – a world away from the staged TV studio.
From "Thé ou Café" to muse for the sketch pads
Even though she's no longer on the box, Catherine Ceylac remains in the cultural spotlight. A charming testament to this is a recent sketch doing the rounds: "Catherine Ceylac for ever" is the title of this press drawing. It depicts her not as a frantic host, but as a calming presence – a tribute to her unforgettable aura and style. For many French, she's simply part of television history, and this little artwork proves her fans haven't forgotten her.
Her new life now largely consists of:
- long walks through the Provençal landscape
- culinary discoveries at local markets
- quality time with her partner and old colleagues
- the occasional visit from friends in the media industry
Anyone familiar with the old show "Thé ou Café" knows that Catherine Ceylac always had a knack for genuine connections. Now, she's living that connection to life to the fullest. It's a quiet, yet deeply fulfilling chapter after years in the limelight – and she seems happier than ever.