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Source: dbusso.typepad.com. Posted on 09 December 2004.
Even the mythical harbor town of Saint-Tropez dresses up at Christmastime. She offers a wonderful program of events: An ice skating rink, a magic forest, a little train upon which Father Christmas rides around, a Christmas party and an ice skating show.
Pierre André de Suffren de Saint-TropezThe statue of Pierre André de Suffren de Saint-Tropez in the habor has been there for ages. But who was this guy? Pierre André de Suffren de Saint-Tropez (July 17, 1729 - December 8, 1788), French... | The Monuments of Saint-TropezThe Old Harbour is dominated by the statue of Pierre-André de Suffren, erected on the instigation of Emperor Napoleon III in 1866, and made of bronze melted down from pieces of artillery taken in... |
The Traditions of Saint-TropezEvery year, May 16-17-18, the people of Saint-Tropez celebrate the Bravades, a ritual which expresses their deep attachment to their military history and above all to their Patron Saint. In 1554,... | The History of Saint-TropezThe town of Saint-Tropez stands at the end of a wild Peninsula, overlooking a bay bearing its name. Its history is exceptionally rich in high feats of arms and historical events. In ancient times,... |
Winter in Saint-TropezFrom November through April, Saint-Tropez becomes a new world, where the sun is more gentle, the landscape more sharply outlined and the light more vivid. The weather forecast has many beautiful... | Christmas in the ProvenceAlmost every region in France has its own special way to celebrate the Christmas season. In Paris, oysters and foie gras are served for réveillon, in Brittany crêpes are usually on the menu. In... |
Résidence Les Marronniers is a Provençal villa, situated on the Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera. It lies in a beautiful, unspoiled setting with a breathtaking, panoramic sea view. With its four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 175m² sun-drenched terrace, the villa comfortably sleeps 8 people.
“We really enjoy our holiday in the beautiful house. We were completely satisfied and I think that we have left everything in perfect condition.”
-- Rainer and Christine Krismer
