On March 22, 2026, François Baroin was re-elected as the mayor of Troyes. He has held this position for more than 30 years. In addition to his role as mayor, he has served in various capacities, including as spokesperson for the first Juppé government and then the third Fillon government. He has also been Minister of Budget, Public Accounts, Civil Service, and State Reform in 2010, a senator for Aube, president of the Association of Mayors of France, and Minister of Overseas France. In addition to his political career, he has had several significant romantic relationships, some with public figures.
François Baroin was first married to Valérie Broquisse, a journalist who worked for LCI, RFM, and France 5. They had three children together: Jules (born in 1991), Constance (born in 1992), and Louis (born in 1995). Following their divorce in 2012, their children pursued their own professional paths. Jules became president of Studio Descartes, Constance founded Aquilae Education, and Louis became a mergers and acquisitions analyst.
After separating from Valérie Broquisse, François Baroin had a two-year relationship with journalist Marie Drucker from 2006 to 2008. He then began dating Michèle Laroque in 2008. The actress and the politician were together for nearly fifteen years before parting ways amicably. Michèle Laroque spoke positively of their relationship, highlighting the wonderful years they shared and noting François’s merits as a person.
François Baroin later found love with Stéphanie Lochard, his deputy at the Troyes City Hall. They got married on September 14, 2024. Stéphanie Lochard, a 47-year-old pharmacist, is a respected figure locally and has been actively involved in various civic issues. Despite her responsibilities, she maintains a low profile in the media. Their wedding was a small affair in Paris, and the couple typically avoids public appearances, preferring privacy.
