Virginie Couperie

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v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel, born November 5, 1962, is a French rider, France champion of show jumping (CSO) in 2005, which raises competition horses.Separated from the singer Julien Clerc. She is the wife of actor Charles Berling.biographyv*rginia Coupérie Eiffel is a direct descendant of Joseph Fouche Duke of Otranto and is also the great-great granddaughter of Gustave Eiffel. Born into a Catholic family, she is the daughter of Emeric Coupérie, horse breeder and Bordeaux wine producer, and Florence Piccioni. In the 1900s, Aurélien Coupérie, owner of Château Bacon1, starts the production of Bordeaux wine, and horse breeding. This "virus" was transmitted to the father of v*rginia, Emeric. It was he who, in 1973, contributes to the jumping reborn from its ashes in Bordeaux and created the label "World Cup" in Aquitaine.v*rginia, at the age of 3 years, made his debut with rider Pompon, his faithful pony, and she says that she did that separated mealtimes and bedtime. She began competing at 12 years.v*rginia driven and shaped by his father Emeric, grows to the rhythm of competitions, in the middle of his brother Philip and his sisters, Laurie and Coco.In 1984, she meets Julien Clerc, came to buy a horse Castle Bacon. The same year in August she won, in front of his family and with the training of his cousin, Edward Coupérie2, his first victory in Grand Prix CSI (International Jumping Competition) on the saddle Orchestra. It's the ultimate victory which Emeric Coupérie assists, since he died suddenly in June 1985.v*rginia married Julien Clerc in September of the same year. Three years later she gave birth to the couple's first child: Vanilla. His little brother, Barnabas, born in 1995. They remain married 22 years and divorced in 2007.In 1990 she ranks 3rd in the Championship of France, at the end of which she sells her horse head, Orchestra, in the United States. Would follow many different horses and as many rankings in international events. The dedication arrives in 2005, where she became Champion of France with his mare Jolie B'NEVILLE, driven by the French champion Hubert Bourdy.After competing on the seat Jalisca, high quality mare later sold to Olympic champion Steve Guerdat (silver medal at the Beijing Olympics individual), it performs in 2009 his last season Noah Bacon, born and bred mare on the grounds of Castle Bacon.Today v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel continues the family tradition on the land of his childhood rearing "Bacon", ranked among the best French farms, is working to honor the Anglo-Arab race through intersections with performers stallions. Specialized in the preparation of competition horses in jumping and finally the riders training courses in competition, property is now one of the top places of the equestrian landscape in France.In 2008 a documentary born from the encounter of v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel and actor Charles Berling. Together they coécrivent "In the footsteps of Gustave Eiffel, " a documentary that traces the history of the famous engineer, ancestor of v*rginia.In 2009, she created her company Coupérie Eiffel Consulting, which advises everything related to the equestrian world, such as events, personalities or brands. Gucci Paris Masters ambassador since their creation with Christophe Ameeuw the same year, she puts her knowledge and expertise to service major events such as the Global Champions Tour in Abu Dhabi and Monaco, and brands such as Gucci, Land Rover or Jaeger-LeCoultre. v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel is a consultant for major equestrian events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing and London but also for the World Equestrian Games in Caen with Nelson Montfort in 2014 on France Television and sports channels (Eurosport, Equidia, etc.) with his intimate knowledge of the iconic figures of the equestrian world, v*rginia launched a collection of books called "Kings and Reins" mixture of biographical books and guidance manuals for riders of all ages. Several volumes have already appeared:Kevin Staut, the Cavalier D'Acier, Editions Lavauzelle, with a preface by Jean Rochefort.Edwina Tops-Alexander, Editions Lavauzelle, with a preface by Charlotte Casiraghi.Penelope Leprévost, Destiny Cavaliere, Editions Lavauzelle, with a preface by Guillaume CanetBosty, Love of Horses, Lavauzelle Editions, with a preface by Marion CotillardIn 2012, v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel acts as a consultant on Horseback filming Jappeloup, history of French rider Pierre Durand, Olympic champion in 1988, written by and starring Guillaume Canet. She also plays the role of a Canadian rider, Gail Greenough.In 2013, v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel continues its various activities. v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel always looks Castle Bacon management and organizes training courses and coaching by its philosophy of "Observe, listen and love horses. "She continues to monitor various equestrian events and strengthens its ties with riders and personalities such as Eric Lamaze, Kevin Staut, Penelope Leprévost or Marcus Ehning.In 2014, took place on Paris Eiffel Jumping presented by Gucci. This illustrates jumping competition barriers at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, was revived after 23 years of absence, v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel. This is a stage of the prestigious circuit Longines Global Champions Tour chaired by Jan Tops. 4, 5 and 6 July 2014, the Champ de Mars welcomed the 40 best riders in the world, but also all the passionate personalities such as Bruce Springsteen, Robert Combas, the famous contemporary painter, Anne Hidalgo, the current Mayor of Paris, Jean Rochefort or Marc ladreit of Lacharrière. The competition was free and open access to the public, allowing for beginners and amateur riders to come and watch the show and make this discipline, a popular sport accessible to all. For this event, she paid tribute to his parents by joining the legacy of his mother, a descendant of Gustave Eiffel, and his father, Emeric Coupérie, founder of Jumping of Bordeaux.Day after day, v*rginia develops growing his company, Coupérie Eiffel Consulting, founded in 2009, advises individuals, brands and events of the equestrian community. It is the origin of the equestrian team ambassadors of the Gucci brand: Guillaume Canet, Edwina Tops-Alexander, Charlotte Casiraghi and Jessica Springsteen.After the Gucci Masters 2014 v*rginia Coupérie Eiffel preparing the new edition of Paris Eiffel Jumping 2015 and continues its goal of riding a sport accessible to all.