Ciotti, Lisnard, Lepers and Mailhot pay final tribute to Philippe Bouvard in Cannes

Philippe Bouvard’s final tribute took place in the Cannes church he once lived near, bringing together relatives, media figures, listeners and local residents.

The ceremony was held Monday, Aug. 31, at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Voyage, a 19th-century church close to the Mediterranean. Bouvard’s funeral began at 3 p.m., with those attending gathering to honor the journalist known for his work at Le Figaro, his pioneering role in television and his long association with “Les Grosses Têtes.”

Bouvard died on Aug. 24 at the age of 96. Among those present were Gérard Louvin, Colette Bouvard-Sauvage, Marianne James, Jacques Mailhot and other figures from the media, along with listeners and people from Cannes.

Cannes held a particular place in Bouvard’s life. The article recalls that he first discovered the Mediterranean as an eight-year-old after an overnight train journey. Although journalism came before the seaside city, he later settled in Cannes in the 1980s and maintained a strong attachment to it. Mailhot, described as one of Bouvard’s loyal colleagues, delivered a few words during the tribute.