Macron's final term and Fort de Brégançon

In late July 2026, President Emmanuel Macron announced the appointment of Clara Chappaz, a former French Tech executive, as his new adviser for artificial intelligence, digital affairs and attractiveness, a role that will run until the end of his term in May 2027. The announcement coincided with the opening of the presidential retreat at Fort de Brégançon to the public, highlighting public interest in the historic site.

A week later, Macron and First Lady Brigitte arrived at the fort for their traditional summer retreat, marking the last vacation of his second term before the 2027 election. While on holiday, Macron continued to monitor national issues such as the Gironde wildfires and remained reachable for government business, using the fort’s facilities for both leisure and diplomatic meetings.

Together, the snapshots trace the rollout of a new AI advisory position and the commencement of Macron’s final summer stay at the historic presidential residence, underscoring the intertwining of policy initiatives and personal presidential routines in his concluding months in office.