Marseille to be Ryanair base
Source: www.thisfrenchlife.com. Posted on 11 May 2006.
ThisFrenchLife.com reports that Ryanair has announced it will open its first French base at Marseille Airport, with the launch of 11 new routes.
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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.
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