Dogs allowed on new Brigitte Bardot beach in glitzy Cannes

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Bardot is a controversial figure in France due to her passionate support of the both the animal welfare movement and far-right politics. Cannes Film Festival president Iris Knobloch and town mayor David Lisnard led a ceremony on the beach in the shadow of the Majestic hotel where Bardot regularly stayed when she was still making movies. Tributes have been paid to Brigitte Bardot all along the French Riviera since the film icon died in December. © Miguel Medina, AFP Bardot died at her St Tropez home in December aged 91 and French Riviera resorts have since paid a number of tributes.

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▪Bardot is a controversial figure in France due to her passionate support of the both the animal welfare movement and far-right politics.
▪Cannes Film Festival president Iris Knobloch and town mayor David Lisnard led a ceremony on the beach in the shadow of the Majestic hotel where Bardot regularly stayed when she was still making movies.
▪Tributes have been paid to Brigitte Bardot all along the French Riviera since the film icon died in December. © Miguel Medina, AFP Bardot died at her St Tropez home in December aged 91 and French Riviera resorts have since paid a number of

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Advertising Home France Dogs allowed on glitzy Cannes beach renamed after French film star Brigitte Bardot France A beach in France's glitzy city of Cannes that was renamed in honour of Brigitte Bardot on Monday will be open to dogs in tribute to the late French film star's animal rights activism, local authorities said. Bardot is a controversial figure in France due to her passionate support of the both the animal welfare movement and far-right politics. Issued on: 18/05/2026 - 16:15Modified: 18/05/2026 - 17:20 1 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 Fans gather on the Cannes beach that was officially renamed Brigitte Bardot Beach on Monday.

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