A big party farewell was organized by Nicolas Sarkozyjust before he entered prison. Its former president Francehe is sentenced to 5 years in prison and a fine of 100,000 euros for the illegal funding of his election campaign by Libya of Muammar Gaddafi.
On the afternoon of Wednesday 08.10.2025, Nicolas Sarkozy, a former President of France, gathered his associates to bid farewell to them before the start of his imprisonment – without even knowing exactly where and for how long he would serve his sentence as he will serve his sentence. A decision is expected to be taken on October 13.
After listening, he will be able to temporarily return home before appearing for his official entry into her prison Health.
The meeting took place at Pavillon des étangs in the Boulogne forest. The site had been kept secret to avoid the unwanted, with the news of the event leaked to the press a few days earlier, according to Le Figaro Magazine.
Nicolas Sarkozy’s associates gave a “present” potential with more than a hundred people gathering at his private party. Old acquaintances from the Ministry of the Interior and his years at the Mansion of Elysians: Security Men, Prefects, Secretaries, Makeups, Counselors, Literature, Electional Organizers … Almost everyone was there.
Among them is Admiral Giyio, former Chief of Staff, Emmanuel Minion, director of his office in the first two years, Jean-David Levit, diplomatic consultant, and Frank Louvrie, today’s mayor of La Bol.
It was absent was Henri Gayin, who had notified that he would not be able to attend, while Reymond Subi, a social adviser to the president, who had decided to increase the retirement age of 62 years.
But what caused a political sham was the presence of Emmanuel Mullen, Secretary General of Elise and close associate of Emmanuel Macron. Catherine Pegear, a cultural adviser to the French president, was also present, which reinforced the debate on Elise’s “discreet support” to the former president.
Indeed, according to RTL, Nicolas Sarkozy took the opportunity to repeat his innocence in front of his friends.
“What happened to me can happen to everyone,” he told his brief speech, likening himself to Alfred Dreyfus and Edmond Dantes (Count Monte Kristo) – both unjustly condemned on the basis of “fake elements”.
Nicolas Sarkozy is the first president of France to serve a prison sentence.
The “VIP” part of Santé’s prison
According to France Inter, Nicolas Sarkozy will enter the “VIP wing” of La Santé prison.
There are 17 politicians, public and other well -known persons today. In the same section, actor Pierre Palmad and former Mayor Patrick Balani had served their penalties.
Despite its name, this wing does not offer luxuries. The cells are typical, from 9 to 12 sq.m. Sarkozy’s only “privilege” will be that he will be alone in his cell. Sarkozy could have access to phone and television, at a cost of 14 euros a month.
He will also have the right to request a fridge for a charge. It will also be able to supply products from the prison canteen: food, hygiene, cigarettes and magazines.
Sarkozy will be entitled to three visits a week and will be prevented on his own.
A special status of increased surveillance is applied to prisoners of “high profile” to avoid suicide, attacks or threats.
The former French president, in his first positions following the announcement of his sentence and conviction, said: “This verdict is more important to the rule of law. Hate has no limits … If they definitely want to sleep in prison, I will sleep in prison, but with my head high … I’m innocent. This injustice is a scandal … I will appeal. I will fight until my last breath. “