Personal Life
In December 2007, Virenque and his wife, Stéphanie, divorced after 17 years together. They have two children, Clara and Dario. Virenque said:
| “ | "You think it only happens to other people... It was a lot more painful than the crash or the affaire . I have a profound regret, especially for the children, because it has affected them." | ” |
In 2008 he was associated with a 20-year-old model, Jessica Sow, with whom he made a drinks commercial.
Eric Boyer said of Virenque's retirement:
"Richard has character, a strong personality. He doesn't let himself go. He looks forwards, never behind. Today, he is a personality . His return to everyday life has been a success but money isn't an end in itself."
Virenque lives at Carqueiranne in the Var region. He is fond of marmots, dancing, wine, gardening and flowers. "Put me in a good garden nursery and I'm in heaven," he says.
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