Bernard de La Villardière's habit of hand‑washing slips on trips disclosed by his sons

French journalist Bernard de La Villardière, known for hosting the long‑running TV programme Enquête exclusive, was interviewed by La Tribune Dimanche alongside his sons Marc and Rémy. The brothers described their father as meticulous, noting that when he arrives at a hotel he "arranges all his belongings methodically and washes all his slips by hand before putting them in his suitcase." They added that this habit reflects his broader attention to order, from glasses to pens.

The interview also touched on his family life: Bernard is married to Anne de Savignac and has four children – daughter Caroline and sons Marc, Rémy and Nicolas. While his sons defended him against past media criticism, they emphasized that he is not a political figure but a private individual with exacting personal routines.