Senator François Patriat hospitalized after serious bicycle incident in Côte-d'Or

On Friday, 17 July 2026, 83‑year‑old Senator François Patriat was found unconscious beside his bicycle in the town of Pouilly‑en‑Auxois, Côte‑d'Or, France. Emergency services rushed him to the CHU of Dijon. The bike showed no visible impact, and authorities have opened an investigation to determine whether a medical episode or a traffic mishap caused the collapse.

Patriat, a long‑time figure in the Macron‑aligned Senate and who announced in June he would not seek re‑election, was reported to be in serious condition but later showed signs of improvement. The incident has raised concern among local officials and his parliamentary colleagues.

No further details on the cause have been released, and the senator’s health status continues to be monitored while the inquiry proceeds.