# Tensions around the Brigitte Bardot Foundation and La Madrague

> On October 27, 2026, Frédéric Chatillon was removed from the Brigitte Bardot Foundation after revelations by Libération and the election of a new president at its head. The same day, Bernard d'Ormale, Brigitte Bardot's last husband, was denied access to La Madrague, a property that has returned to the Foundation, a situation he describes as a "scandal". On October 28, the actress's last partner strongly criticized Max Guazzini and the Foundation, in the continuation of tensions surrounding the inheritance. The same day, Bernard d'Ormale said he would be able to retrieve his belongings from La Madrague the following week.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in Var, followed from 27 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. 6 articles from 6 sources (society, politics); last updated on 28 October 2026 at 19:10.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Society, Politics
- Place: Var
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 06:43
- Updated: 28 October 2026 at 19:10
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/84-tensions-around-the-brigitte-bardot-foundation-and-la-madrague

## Coverage angles

Left-wing coverage focuses on the ousting of Frédéric Chatillon and his links to the far right, while centrist coverage focuses on Bernard d'Ormale's access to La Madrague after Brigitte Bardot's death.

**Common ground**

- The Brigitte Bardot Foundation is the common entity in both articles.

**Differences**

- Left-wing coverage puts Frédéric Chatillon and his far-right links front and center; centrist coverage does not mention him.
- Centrist coverage puts Bernard d'Ormale and La Madrague front and center; left-wing coverage does not mention them.
- The center mentions Brigitte Bardot's death and a provision made before it; the left does not evoke it in the title and excerpt provided.
- The left cites Libération's revelations and the election of a new president at the head of the foundation; the center does not mention them.

## Timeline (4 events)

### 27 October 2026 — [Frédéric Chatillon écarté de la Fondation Brigitte-Bardot](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1479-frederic-chatillon-ecarte-de-la-fondation-brigitte-bardot.md)

Le communicant d'extrême droite Frédéric Chatillon perd ses contrats avec la Fondation Brigitte-Bardot après des révélations de Libération et l'élection d'un nouveau président à sa tête.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 27 October 2026 — [Bernard d'Ormale privé d'accès à La Madrague après la mort de Brigitte Bardot](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1664-bernard-d-ormale-prive-d-acces-a-la-madrague-apres-la-mort-de-brigitte-bardot.md)

Le veuf de Brigitte Bardot ne peut plus accéder à la propriété de La Madrague, revenue à la Fondation Brigitte Bardot, une situation qu'il qualifie de « scandale ».

1 sources, 1 articles · Saint-Tropez (La Madrague) — Var

### 28 October 2026 — [Brigitte Bardot's last partner slams Max Guazzini and the Foundation](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2630-brigitte-bardot-s-last-partner-slams-max-guazzini-and-the-foundation.md)

Brigitte Bardot's last partner has launched a scathing attack on Max Guazzini and the Brigitte-Bardot Foundation, adding to the ongoing tensions surrounding the actress's legacy.

3 sources, 3 articles · Saint-Tropez — Var

### 28 October 2026 — [Bernard d'Ormale pourra récupérer ses affaires à La Madrague la semaine prochaine](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3341-bernard-d-ormale-pourra-recuperer-ses-affaires-a-la-madrague-la-semaine.md)

Expulsé de La Madrague, Bernard d'Ormale, dernier mari de Brigitte Bardot, indique qu'il récupérera ses affaires la semaine prochaine, dans un contexte de tensions avec la Fondation Bardot.

1 sources, 1 articles · La Madrague — Var

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