At 79 years old, French singer Michel Sardou has shared a surprising revelation regarding his romantic history. In an exclusive documentary aired by M6 on Friday, November 13, 2026, titled *Michel raconte Sardou*, the performer reflected on key milestones of his life, including his career, childhood memories, and past loves Femme Actuelle. During the interview, conducted by his long-time friend and photographer Richard Melloul, Sardou revealed that he had once planned to marry the iconic actress Mireille Darc, who passed away in August 2017 Grazia.
The romantic connection began when Sardou first met Darc at the home of actor Alain Delon, where the singer had gone to present his songs Grazia. The two eventually entered into a passionate relationship during the 1980s, maintaining a level of privacy away from the media spotlight. Sardou recalled that their bond deepened while they were in the United States, staying at the residence of Elizabeth Taylor Femme Actuelle. This intimacy led to a mutual decision to wed; Sardou recounted that after he proposed and Darc agreed, they flew back to Paris specifically to get married Femme Actuelle.
However, upon returning to France, Sardou experienced a sudden change of heart. Describing himself as a 'coward' in that moment, he admitted that he 'chickened out' because he feared the complications and 'troubles' that the marriage might bring Femme Actuelle, E1042942|Grazia. He acknowledged that he failed to keep his word and caused Darc pain through this decision Grazia.
The revelation sparked an unexpected reaction from Sardou's current wife, Anne-Marie Périer, whom he married in 1999. Périer, a former editor-in-chief of *Elle* magazine, was present during the filming of the documentary and discovered the story in real-time Femme Actuelle, E1042943|Yahoo News. When Sardou claimed that 'nobody knows' about this episode, Périer laughed and replied, 'Me neither!' Femme Actuelle.
Despite the failed marriage project, the relationship between Sardou and Darc did not end in bitterness. The two remained very close friends until her death on August 28, 2017, at the age of 79 Femme Actuelle, E1042942|Grazia. Sardou expressed deep emotion when recalling her passing, stating that she meant a great deal to him and that her loss 'destroyed' him Grazia. He also noted that Darc was present at his wedding to Anne-Marie Périer in 1999 Grazia.
Throughout his life, Michel Sardou has been married three times: first to Françoise Pettré, then to Elisabeth Haas (Babeth), and finally to Anne-Marie Périer Femme Actuelle, E1042943|Yahoo News.
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