Even if he dropped his microphone on RTL, Stéphane Bern is not bored. Between two shootings and the writing of a new book, the animator is also taken by the renovation of the royal and military college of Thiron-Gardais. The 55-year-old Lyonnais has indeed undertaken to save from ruin this building which he himself bought in 2012. Lovers of French heritage, Stéphane Bern has invested his entire fortune in the renovation of this building located in Eure-et-Loir. The presenter of History secrets claims to have bought almost 300,000 euros this property dating from the 17th century. "And its restoration must represent 4 million euros", he said. During a long interview with the Parisian and published on July 12, 2020, the journalist also held to respond to rumors that say it completely "ruined" since the acquisition of this military college in Perche now open to the public.
Stéphane Bern confides in his financial situation
"I didn't have a penny. I borrowed everything by refusing public aid. It is financially a bottomless pit. I had to invest almost 4 million euros and I am in debt over twenty-five years., explains Stéphane Bern, who says he does not want to be ruined. Yes i read that, he tells our colleagues from Parisian. "It is not exactly what I said but it is true that all my money goes there, my copyrights, the money of programs. Here it is a bit like the barrel of Danaides. But I don't want to make anyone cry"., says the host. Stéphane Bern also reveals that he would like everything to be bequeathed to his foundation at his death"so that Thiron-Gardain is more open to the public"."Thanks to this place, I have the feeling of not having succeeded in life but successful my life", concludes the journalist.
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