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• A massive public gathering: one of the largest religious assemblies in France in recent years.
• A symbolic moment: the event drew people of multiple faiths and backgrounds, showing the pope’s broad appeal in a secularizing country.
• A logistical feat: central Paris was shut down to traffic, with crowds stretching along the 2‑km avenue.
• The event took place on the Champs‑Élysées, ending at Place de la Concorde, a location loaded with historical significance

And not for a good reason. Chef Jean Imbert is currently involved in a serious legal case in France, facing accusations of domestic violence from several former partners. On August 3, 2026, he was taken into police custody (garde à vue) for twenty-four hours, that got extended for another twenty-four hours as part of the investigation. On August 5, 2026, he has been placed under the status of témoin assisté (assisted witness), meaning he is not formally charged but remains under judicial scrutiny, after being questioned by a judge, which means the judge considers there is evidence requiring further investigation.

READ THE ARTICLE WRITTEN IN APRIL 2026 WHEN IMBERT LOST HIS POSITION AT HOTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE IN PARIS.