Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest on Wednesday following a funeral service at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Saint-Tropez, which was live-streamed to the public via large screens set up in the town. The service was attended by French celebrities and family members, including her son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, with whom she had been estranged for decades but reconciled in recent years.
The actress and style icon died at the age of 91 on 28 December at her home in Saint-Tropez, surrounded by her cats. Her cause of death was revealed as cancer, according to her husband. She had been suffering from serious back pain after two surgeries related to the disease.
Nicolas-Jacques, who wore a white shirt, black patterned tie and black jacket, was photographed at the funeral, signalling the pair had made amends before her death. In a 2024 interview with Paris Match, Bardot said she had promised her son she would never speak about him in interviews, honouring his wish for a private life.
The private burial took place at the Marine Cemetery in Saint-Tropez, where her parents are interred, as well as her first husband Roger Vadim. The public was denied access to this part of the funeral. A tomb with her name and dates has already been engraved.
Fans gathered around screens at Port, Place de la Mairie and Place des Lices to watch the live broadcast. One well-wisher held a sign reading 'The Animals Thank Brigitte Bardot', in tribute to her charitable work. Singer Mireille Mathieu, who performed at the service, said: 'For me, Brigitte Bardot is France.'
