Happy birthday! Christophe Barbier turns 59 today

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 59 on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

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L'Express.'s managing editor Christophe Barbier is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Christophe Barbier has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Barbier, a cultural icon

Born in Sallanches on January 25, 1967, Christophe Barbier's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Barbier's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Christophe hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christophe Barbier as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Christophe, you're the best!

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