Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Brigitte Bardot to be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez
Brigitte Bardot, a famous French actress and animal lover, passed away at the age of 91.
She was known for her beauty and her work in movies during the 1950s and 60s.
She lived in Saint-Tropez, where she spent her time caring for animals like cats, dogs, and horses.
President Emmanuel Macron said she was a symbol of freedom and a legend.
She wanted to be buried in her garden, but that wasn't possible, so she will be buried in a cemetery by the sea instead.
People who knew her, like Philippe Volmier, remember her as a kind and helpful friend.
Brigitte Bardot, the French film icon, died on December 28, 2024, at the age of 91.
She will be buried in a cemetery by the sea in Saint-Tropez, French Riviera.
Bardot was known for her beauty and her roles in 1950s and 60s French films.
She dedicated much of her life to animal welfare and lived alone with her pets in Saint-Tropez.
President Emmanuel Macron praised her as a symbol of freedom and a legend of the century.
- Who
- Brigitte Bardot, French film icon and animal welfare activist
- What
- Her burial plans and tributes following her death
- When
- She died on December 28, 2024
- Where
- She will be buried in a cemetery by the sea in Saint-Tropez, French Riviera
- Why
- She found solace in Saint-Tropez and dedicated her life to animal welfare
- Name
- Brigitte Bardot
- Age at Death
- 91
- Date of Death
- December 28, 2024
- Burial Location
- Cemetery by the sea in Saint-Tropez
- Residence
- Saint-Tropez, French Riviera
- Notable Role
- French film icon and animal welfare activist
- President's Tribute
- Emmanuel Macron called her 'a legend of the century'
