The recent death of the French icon has triggered protracted negotiations involving her son, her foundation and the finance ministry over the fate of her two estates in the exclusive French Riviera resort. Business leaders, including top luxury sector players, who have residences in the area, are keeping a keen eye on proceedings.
After four months of trying to reach an agreement on what is to become of La Madrague and La Garrigue, Brigitte Bardot's properties on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, the actress's son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier and the late star's animal conservation foundation have solicited the arbitration of the finance ministry, Glitz has learnt.
La Madrague, which was the icon's home up until her death on 28 December 2025 and boasts private beach
