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Do you know Nathalie Bensahel? She was born in September 1960 in Casablanca, Morocco, and today, she has a journalist career that commands respect. At 64 years old in 2025, she is about 1m65 tall, a discreet stature but well established in the French media landscape. I must say, she often hides a real talent behind her simplicity.
If we talk a little about her identity, Nathalie is the wife of Vincent Peillon, a name that resonates in politics. But she carves her own path in both shadow and light. Not just a politician’s wife, no, she is deeply rooted in her press world, between economics and trends.
Her CV is quite an adventure. Imagine starting at Sciences Po Paris, in the political and economic section, to land in prestigious editorial offices like La Tribune, Libération, or L’Obs. She started in the 80s, something that seems so far away now, but shows she has resources. No wonder she became a recognized figure in the journalistic field!
It is actually quite surprising to see how she juggled between subjects, sometimes technical, sometimes lighter, especially when her husband entered politics at the highest level. It shows that even under the spotlight, she managed to keep her confidence and integrity, notably by staying away from sensitive topics like education.
Nathalie Bensahel: a journalist with a rich and committed career
Nathalie Bensahel is above all a woman of the pen, born in Morocco but deeply embedded in the French media landscape. Graduated from Sciences Po Paris, she started in 1985 at La Vie Française, an economic weekly. Her focus is clear, she likes serious topics but also knows how to tell them simply.
She then moved on to La Tribune, then took the leap to Libération where she built a real reputation. There, she explored a range of sections: from real estate to finance. It’s a vast playground, and you see, it’s uncommon to stay sixteen years in the same editorial office, especially while progressively moving towards positions of responsibility. Deputy head of the economic department, a position not given to everyone!
Her professional life is also a delicate balancing act. When Vincent Peillon became Minister of National Education, she chose to no longer cover education and politics to avoid conflicts of interest. She then switched to unexpected themes like fashion, proof that she knows how to adapt and not confine herself to a single journalistic identity.
Here are some key points of her career that show her versatility:
- 🎯 Started at La Vie Française, a solid immersion in economic press
- 📈 Moved on to La Tribune, then an important role at Libération for 16 years
- 📰 Deputy head of the economic department, a strategic position
- 👗 Transition to the fashion section at Nouvel Obs to diversify her field
- ⚖️ Maintaining strong ethics facing political issues related to her husband
Nathalie Bensahel, the woman behind the journalist
Yes, she is the wife of Vincent Peillon, which brings her some curious looks and even some media attention. But she is not just “the partner of.” She is the mother of Elie and Isaak, managing a blended family with all that entails, believe me, it’s not easy.
In her private life, you imagine a discreet, rather calm woman, who knows how to balance family life and career. A journalist who does not hesitate to sort through the readers’ mail at Nouvel Obs, that shows she also knows the importance of dialogue with the public.
A nice anecdote? Well, after her husband’s appointment to the ministry in 2012, she had to completely rethink her work angle. To avoid any controversy, she carefully avoids subjects related to education, which is quite a courageous and rare decision in the profession. Well, everyone does what they want, but personally, I find that quite respectable.
Professional and personal challenges in the spotlight
Nathalie Bensahel has never locked herself into a fixed career. She today runs several exciting sections at Nouvel Obs, notably the supplements on fashion, travel, or gastronomy. Can you imagine the work behind it? It’s huge. She also supervises the Trends section, showing how much she loves exploring novelties.
Not to mention she also manages an obituary library of political and cultural personalities. A real work of memory, bittersweet, sometimes poignant. It reveals a personality deeply attached to transmission and history.
If you want to follow her articles, a quick look at Libération will give you an idea of her sharp writing. Or at L’Obs, where she is now an essential figure.
And then, because life never stops, even in 2025, she continues her collaborations in the press world. Between former economic newspapers and more lifestyle magazines, she has a capacity to renew herself that commands respect.
What truly makes her strength beyond fame
What I admire about Nathalie is her ability to remain authentic. She has known fears, doubts, but managed to make her voice heard with her style, without ever getting lost behind her husband’s name. Fascinating, isn’t it?
And you know what? She has that down-to-earth side that I like a lot, she answers readers’ mail, that’s rare and makes her much closer to people than I imagine. Plus, her versatility in subjects also makes her unpredictable sometimes. You never get bored with her.
Focus on little-known details about Nathalie Bensahel
One thing not often mentioned is her childhood in Casablanca. This start in Morocco, far from the great European capitals, surely shaped her unique perspective on the world. Growing up outside France gives another depth, another critical distance in her work.
Moreover, she always wanted to avoid the easy label of “minister’s wife.” In 2012, when her husband became minister, she took a real professional turn, even at the cost of losing some visibility on her favored subjects. Not easy in this profession where everything is about exposure.
Speaking of exposure, she is also active on social media, even though she remains discreet. Sometimes, a few posts show her interest in assorted topics. Buffets, conferences, meetings. This woman knows how to speak out when needed and stay silent when needed too.
For more information, you can have a look at her full biography on Voici or on OJIM, two sources that paint a very faithful portrait of her career and personal life.
Nathalie Bensahel at the dawn of 2025: what projects?
She is not slowing down, on the contrary. Being one of the heads of L’Obs supplements and managing the trends section requires a frenetic pace. But she also shares her know-how with young journalists, which is quite inspiring.
We also see her interested in societal themes in her writings, which clearly shows that her commitment is not limited to economy or politics alone. A journalist at the service of the public, you get the idea?
So, I bet you are curious to know her latest collaborations, right? In addition to the classics, she often talks with figures from the cultural world and even fashion. It’s a mix that might surprise, but is perfectly explained by her versatile personality.
To follow her news, the page Taille Age Célébrités is an excellent gateway. It’s always better than blindly searching on the net.
A list 📝 of fields where Nathalie still excels today:
- 📰 Economic and political journalism (excluding Education obviously)
- 👗 Fashion and trends
- ✈️ Travel and culture
- 🍽️ Gastronomy
- 📚 Management of memorial and historical content
