Michou in Montmatre in 2011. - CAPMAN / SIPA

Farewell to a large figure on the hill. The funeral of Michou, his real name Michel Catty, who died on Sunday, will take place this Friday at 10:30 am at the Saint-Jean church in Montmartre.

No dress code required but "people who wish can come with a little touch of blue color. The religious ceremony will be open to the public, but the burial will take place in small groups, "said on Monday the entourage of the boss of the famous transformist cabaret.

"My grave will also be blue! "

The blue prince of Montmartre will rest in the district where he became a legend at night. "I've been thinking about it for some time. I even went to the Saint-Vincent cemetery in Montmartre to choose my place. My grave will also be blue! ", He had declared to Paris Match.

One of his last wishes concerns his famous establishment: “When I have bowed out, I want my cabaret to close its doors permanently. I want this house to disappear with me. It may seem pretentious but the cabaret will not survive me, "he said to the Parisian in 2018.

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