Source: driving.timesonline.co.uk. Posted on 17 January 2006.
By any standards it was an ambitious question. 'Dad,' I said plaintively, 'I know I'm only 22 and everything but do you think there's any chance that I could borrow the boat in the south of France for a couple of weeks this summer.'
Of course the answer would be 'no'. This was not like asking to borrow a fiver, or the car. This was a six-berth gin palace with two turbocharged Volvo engines. And I had the responsibility and maturity of a praying mantis. 'Yes,' he said. 'Sure.'
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Provençal villa on Mas de Gigaro for rent
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 were very happy with everything. The house and facilities are really charming. We really enjoyed our stay. The grounds and view are like paradise. We thank the landlord profusely.”
-- Family Elfie and Volkmar Hoffmann with Kerstin and Jörg
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