Editor’s Note
**Editor’s Note:** This article explores Sophie Davant’s deep connection to a cherished Parisian neighborhood and her favorite local addresses, offering a personal glimpse into the beloved TV host’s life beyond the screen.
After marking several generations of viewers with C’est au programme and Affaire conclue, Sophie Davant continues her career today between television, radio, and new projects. At 63, the woman who also participated in Danse avec les stars now shares more moments of her daily life with her followers on social media. Recently, she revealed some of her favorite addresses in Paris, in the highly sought-after Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. However, behind this busy Parisian life lies another place equally dear to her: her house in Normandy.
If Sophie Davant knows the capital perfectly, it is the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district that seems to have her preference. In a video published on her Instagram account, she presents this arrondissement as
before revealing some of her favorite addresses. The presenter explained that she wanted to respond to the many questions from her followers about her Parisian habits.
This is her way of introducing a more intimate Paris, away from tourist circuits, through the shops she frequents regularly.
Among her must-visit spots is Le Bar de la Croix Rouge, located on Place Michel-Debré in the 6th arrondissement. Sophie Davant meets Nathalie, the owner, with whom she shares a common point that goes far beyond gastronomy.
she confides. The presenter takes the opportunity to recommend the establishment’s famous tartines, especially the salmon and avocado one, which she describes as both indulgent and healthy. This typically Parisian address offers generous bistro cuisine in a friendly atmosphere that appeals to both locals and passing visitors.
The walk continues on Rue du Dragon, at Sawtay, a costume jewelry boutique that has become one of her regular stops. Sophie Davant particularly appreciates elegant creations offered at accessible prices, reports Purepeople.
True to her sense of humor, the sexagenarian also admits to having a very particular talent:
If Paris sets the rhythm of her professional life, Sophie Davant finds her balance several hundred kilometers from the capital. The presenter owns a house on the Côte Fleurie in Villerville, in the Pays d’Auge, near Pont-l’Évêque and Deauville. Over the years, this home has become a true refuge, where she escapes as soon as her schedule allows. Far from television studios and the hustle and bustle of the capital, she finds an environment conducive to calm, reading, and long walks. This second home perfectly illustrates her attachment to a region she has frequented for many years and whose authenticity and gentle way of life she appreciates.
Sophie Davant’s love for Normandy goes far beyond the simple pleasure of spending a few weekends there. In an interview with Côte Fleurie Magazine, she emotionally describes the landscapes surrounding her.
This statement reflects the deep bond she maintains with this part of France, whose landscapes contrast with the constant energy of Paris.
Today, Sophie Davant divides her time between these two places that meet very different needs. In Paris, she continues her professional activities, returns to television studios, and enjoys the cultural richness of the Left Bank. In Normandy, she slows down the pace and savors more intimate moments with her loved ones, notably William Leymergie, with whom she shares this house. This alternation between city and countryside seems to have become a true art of living. It allows her to maintain a personal balance while continuing to lead a particularly active career. Through the addresses she reveals and the confidences she shares about her Norman refuge, the presenter offers a glimpse into a more personal side of her daily life, where simplicity now occupies an essential place.
