Gérard Philipe’s Tombstone
French actor, Gerard Philipe (4 December 1922 – 25 November 1959). His tomb, covered with ivy and a shaded bay. It is voluntarily the more sober.
Gérard Philipe came to Ramatuelle in the house of his step family mainly during the holidays with his wife Anne and his two children. This house is not open. Gérard Philipe was present at the inauguration of the wine cooperative of Ramatuelle in September 1959.
Inaugurated in 1982 in the presence of Anne Philipe school group bears his name. presence of this actor in the town produced a significant impact on the tourist map but also culturally (started in 1985 under the leadership of Jean-Claude Brialy Gérard Philipe Festival -. rechristened The current artistic director since 1992 Theatre Festival and varieties Ramatuelle Michel Boujenah).