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Jean-Marie Le Pen Laid to Rest in Family-Only Funeral in La Trinité-sur-Mer, Brittany

Jan 11, 2025, 12:41 PM

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the co-founder of France's main postwar far-right movement and a polarizing figure in French politics, was buried on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in a strictly family-only funeral in his hometown of La Trinité-sur-Mer, Brittany. The 96-year-old was laid to rest at 2:30 PM in the Saint-Joseph church, followed by his burial in the family vault where his parents are also interred. His daughter, Marine Le Pen, was among the family members present. Due to Le Pen's controversial political legacy, the local authorities implemented stringent security measures, including a ban on protests in the commune of 1,700 inhabitants to prevent potential disturbances. A significant police presence, including a hundred officers and a mobile gendarmerie unit, was deployed to ensure the funeral proceeded without incident. Despite the private nature of the event, a diverse crowd gathered outside the church, reflecting the varied public sentiments towards Le Pen.