Guillaume de Tonquédec appears in Coexister, broadcast this Friday, May 29, on TMC, and the program offers a look at a quieter side of the actor’s life away from Paris. Far from the bustle of the capital, he has chosen to live in the Yvelines, in a small village near Paris, where he enjoys what he describes as a countryside setting on the edge of a forest. The actor says this environment allows him to recharge after stage performances and to appreciate Paris from a distance, like someone visiting from the provinces. He values the contrast between his professional life in the city and the calm of home, which he reaches by car or, at times, by suburban train.
This way of living reflects a long-standing preference. De Tonquédec has said he has always lived outside Paris and enjoys the short journey back home after theater work. That commute is part of a routine he clearly cherishes. It gives him a sense of separation between public life and private life, while still keeping him connected to the cultural life of the capital. With his wife and their three children, Victoire, Amaury, and Timothé, he has built a family life that remains deliberately away from the intensity of central Paris.
Even though he prefers the peace of the Yvelines, Paris still holds an important place in his daily habits and personal favorites. One of his regular addresses is Villa Dondelli, an Italian restaurant that has become something of a personal canteen. For the actor, it is more than a place to eat: it is a meeting point for theater professionals, especially after performances at the Bouffes Parisiens or the Michodière. There, members of different troupes gather, exchange news about their shows, and sometimes cross paths with audience members. He describes the atmosphere as friendly, welcoming, and rare in Paris.
The actor also has a fondness for a different kind of stop in the city: the Lavrut stationery shop in the Passage Choiseul. A lover of writing and paper goods, he says he feels like a child again when he enters the store. He is especially drawn to pens and admits he has to control himself not to buy everything he sees. These small rituals reveal a more intimate portrait of the actor, who balances a busy artistic career with simple pleasures and a strong attachment to familiar places.
In choosing a life between the theater stages of Paris and the tranquility of the Yvelines, Guillaume de Tonquédec seems to have found a rhythm that suits him. His daily routine combines family, work, and personal habits rooted in comfort, continuity, and appreciation for both city life and rural calm.
