Anthony Delon has said the family estate at Douchy, where his father Alain Delon is buried, will be opened to the public because French law requires it, according to reports carried by Yahoo Actualités and other French outlets.
Speaking about his father's legacy, Anthony Delon described the situation in measured terms, saying the family would comply with the legal obligation. Yahoo Actualités framed his remarks as a calm discussion of an unusual inheritance.
Coverage of the announcement appeared across several French publications. Le Point reported that Alain Delon's grave will indeed be open to the public. Paris Match quoted Anthony Delon saying "it's the law," while Ode (Purepeople) reported his statement that the family would act "because it's the law." Closer reported that the Douchy residence is set to open to visitors, linking the move to both legal requirements and the wishes of Alain-Fabien, another of Delon's sons.
The reports center on the property in Douchy, in central France, where the actor was buried. The timeline for public access, and how visits would be arranged, were not specified in the material available.
Alain Delon was a major figure in French cinema, and the fate of his estate has drawn public attention. The family has faced scrutiny over the property and the burial site since his death.
What to watch next: whether the Delon family confirms a date or formal arrangements for opening the Douchy estate to visitors.
