Fréjus names esplanade after Brigitte Bardot for her aid to 1959 flood victims

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The French city of Fréjus inaugurated an esplanade named after Brigitte Bardot on September 28, honoring the actress's career and her support for victims of the 1959 Malpasset dam disaster. Bardot helped raise one million francs for the flood victims with Robert Hossein and donated her car for auction. Mayor David Rachline said the tribute expresses gratitude for her solidarity 65 years after the tragedy that killed 423 people. During the ceremony, Rachline also announced plans to ban hunting in Fréjus to protect wildlife after summer fires. Residents said they learned new details about Bardot's connection to the city through the event.


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