At a Glance
- Brigitte Bardot will be buried in Saint-Tropez on Jan. 7.
- A ceremony will be broadcast on two large screens at the port and Place des Lices.
- The burial will be held in strict privacy at a marine cemetery overlooking the Mediterranean.
- Why it matters: The film icon’s final rites will attract fans worldwide, marking the end of an era in the French Riviera’s cultural history.
The beloved French actress and animal activist Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, and her private funeral will take place next week in the town she helped make famous. Local authorities have arranged a ceremony at the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Church, with a public homage and live broadcasts for fans.
Funeral Arrangements
The service is scheduled for Jan. 7 at Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Catholic Church. Two large screens will display the ceremony at the port and the Place des Lices central square.
After the service, Bardot will be buried in the marine cemetery, the same plot where her parents and husband Roger Vadim rest, in strict privacy overlooking the sea. A public homage will follow at a nearby site.
- Jan. 7 service at Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Church
- Broadcast on port and Place des Lices
- Burial at marine cemetery
- Public homage at nearby site
Legacy and Personal Life
Bardot, who retired from film in 1973 at age 39, had lived in Saint-Tropez for more than fifty years, making the town her home and a symbol of her star power. Her villa, La Madrague, still stands on the Riviera.
Her younger sister, Marie-Jeanne Bardot, shared a childhood photo of Bardot at age 12 and wrote a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, wishing her a peaceful reunion with beloved pets. The post reflected the deep affection the family felt for the icon.
Marie-Jeanne Bardot
> Let her not be afraid, and let her instead be in the love and joy of reuniting with them all.
Saint-Tropez Town Hall
> Brigitte Bardot will forever be associated with Saint-Tropez, of which she was the most dazzling ambassador. Through her presence, personality and aura, she marked the history of our town.
Key Takeaways
- Bardot’s funeral set for Jan. 7 in Saint-Tropez.
- Service will be broadcast on two large screens.
- Burial will be private at marine cemetery.
- Bardot spent over 50 years in Saint-Tropez.
- Sister posted tribute on Facebook.
As the Riviera prepares to honor a legend, fans and locals alike will gather to remember Bardot’s enduring impact on cinema and the town she loved.
