After having definitively turned the page on Paris, Michel Sardou seems to have found his haven of peace in Bormes-les-Mimosas. Tired of the hustle and bustle of the capital, which he considered to have become “too noisy” et “too disgusting“, the singer chose to settle down in this Var town renowned for its preserved setting between hills, Mediterranean Sea and mimosas. A choice that he thought carefully about after leaving the Paris region and then Normandy, where the The weather ended up getting the better of his enthusiasm. In this new life in the sun, Michel Sardou savors the tranquility above all.Here, no one bothers me“, he summed up with his legendary frankness at Nice-Morning.
Far from the incessant demands, he enjoys being able to walk discreetly in the surrounding area, particularly with his dog whom he regularly takes swimming along the Var coast. Very attached to his adopted town, the singer is also involved in local life. Between personal projects, organization of a pétanque competition in tribute to his father Fernand Sardou, and moments shared with his wife Anne-Marie Périer, Michel Sardou seems to have found something to Bormes-les-Mimosas the balance he had been looking for for years. A peaceful daily life that resembles a dream retreat under the southern sun.
Pétanque, a family tradition for Michel Sardou and his son Romain
And this Friday, May 29, the most famous retiree inaugurated the Fernand Sardou pétanque trophy under the Bormes-les-Mimosas sun. As reported Nice-Morning This Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Sardou family gathered in Bormes-les-Mimosas to pay tribute to Fernand Sardou. Among the relatives present were Romain Sardou and his son Marius, aged two and a half. A particularly symbolic image which moved the author of the paper. “Three generations of Sardou are united for Fernand, it’s moving†, describes regional daily life.
Very attached to the memory of his grandfather, Romain Sardou also welcomed this initiative intended to keep his legacy alive. “My grandfather remained in the memory of a generation, but it is important to make it last. I hope this trophy in his name will last over time. It would be a nice tribute to him†, he explained. The author took the opportunity to reveal that pétanque was a true family tradition: “Besides, we all play pétanque in the family. My father has land here†. Many fans had also made the trip but were unable to approach their idol, who was kept at a distance by the security system.
The river of our childhood : Michel Sardou’s hit in tribute to Fernand Sardou, who died in Toulon in 1976
Although he often spoke of his family throughout his career, Michel Sardou paid a particularly moving tribute to his father Fernand Sardou with The river of our childhood. Released in 2004 as a duet with Garou, the song looks back on memories, transmission and the links that unite generations. Behind this text full of nostalgia also emerges the memory of Fernand Sardou, singer and actor who died on January 31, 1976 in Toulon at the age of 65.
Very marked by this disappearance, Michel Sardou regularly spoke of the influence of his father on his artistic career. With The river of our childhoodl’interprète des Connemara Lakes thus celebrates the memory of those who build us and continue to live through our memories. A title that became one of the most significant at the end of his career and which still resonates today as a declaration of filial love.
