Cannes has renamed the Macé beach in honor of Brigitte Bardot, the actress who passed away last year. The beach will allow dogs access in the off-season, as a tribute to her activism.
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During the Cannes Film Festival, local authorities decided to keep the memory of Brigitte Bardot alive by renaming the Macé beach in honor of the famous actress, who passed away on December 28, 2025. The ceremony took place on Monday morning, attended by Mayor David Lisnard and the festival's management. Macé beach, located on the Croisette, will allow access for dogs during certain off-season periods, a symbolic gesture related to Bardot's activism for animal rights. Lisnard emphasized the actress's impact on cinema and French society, highlighting the freedom she embodied. Bardot remains a symbol of French cinema and a controversial figure in public debates.
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