Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage

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Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage

Bardot will be buried in the so-called marine cemetery, where her parents are also interred.

Farewell to a Legend

The French Riviera town of Saint-Tropez prepares to bid a final farewell to its most famous resident, Brigitte Bardot, with a ceremony befitting the iconic actress and animal rights activist.

A Life Remembered

From her rise as a screen siren in the 1950s and 60s to her later years as a passionate animal welfare advocate, Bardot’s life encapsulated the changing face of French culture and celebrity.

Public Homage

The funeral arrangements include a public homage allowing fans and admirers to pay their respects to the woman who forever changed the face of cinema and fashion.

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