Mario Pelchat partner Claire Lemaître-Auger: fashion designer and vineyard co-owner celebrates 30 years together

On October 11, 2025, Mario Pelchat appeared on the program En direct de l’univers with performances celebrating the musical career of artists, family members and friends. Pelchat’s partner, Claire Lemaître-Auger, gave a touching performance during the broadcast.

Pelchat and Lemaître-Auger celebrated their pearl wedding anniversary in August 2024, after thirty years together. The couple first married in 1994, were separated for a decade, and then remarried in 2014. Their relationship has reached significant personal and professional milestones over the decades.

Lemaître-Auger works in the fashion industry and teaches art and fashion design. According to information about the couple on the Tourisme Basses-Laurentides website, Holt worked for major retailers such as Renfrew and Ogilvy.
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Lemaître-Auger has collaborated with designer Denis Gagnon throughout his career. Over the years, she has presented her fashion collections in major fashion shows and received recognition including an honorable mention at VOGUE Italy. His fashion work has increased his reputation in the Canadian design community.

Domaine Pelchat Lemaître-Auger vineyard in the Lower LaurentiansPelchat and Lemaître-Auger own Domaine Pelchat Lemaître-Auger, a vineyard in Quebec’s Lower Laurentians. In addition to her work in the fashion industry, Lemaître-Auger also manages operations on the family estate. For the couple, the vineyard represents a family-run venture that combines their professional interests with property management in the Lower Laurentians region. The property reflects their shared entrepreneurial vision beyond their individual creative careers.

Mario Pelchat’s television appearances featured various musical universes

On Saturday night, October 11, Pelchat’s musical universe, from Pink Floyd to Sardou, was featured directly at the university. The program featured performances by various artists celebrating the singer’s contributions to Quebec music.

The broadcast was broadcast at 19:00 on ICI TÉLÉ, hosted by France Beaudoin. Celebrations of Pelchat’s musical career were attended by family members and friends; Lemaître-Auger’s performance was one of the highlights of the night.