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Source: www.rivieratimes.com. Posted on 03 May 2007.
An estimated 20 million viewers tuned in last night to watch what many believe was a decisive debate between the two candidates vying to be the next French president. Meanwhile, just hours before conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist Ségolène Royal went head-to-head on TF1 and France 2, the country’s other main channel, France 3, was interviewing staff at Mediterraneum Editions for the foreigners viewpoint.
Fleeced low cost airline passengersJust when you thought Ryanair had done pretty much all it could do to fleece its passengers, I've become victim to it's latest money-grabbing exercise. As we've previously reported, Ryanair will... | Plateau de Caussols and Plateau de...The Plateau de Caussols and Plateau de Calern, in the hills north of Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes) is a great place for Springtime hill-walking, seeing fields full of wildflowers, birds of prey, and... |
Best villas in FranceFor a holiday home with that certain je ne sais quoi, check out these chic retreats... | Easter in FayenceThe French seemed fairly chilled about Pacques: most of the shops were open on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Short article about Easter in Fayence. |
Slow down in the ProvenceIn the 15 years since his best‑selling book 'A Year in Provence' made this region a tourism magnet, author Peter Mayle often has been pilloried by the French: Mayle casts Provence as a trifle,... | Getting tourists to FranceWhether it is through the soaring grace of the Eiffel Tower or the breathtaking beauty of Provence, France is hoping to lure tourists by persuading Hollywood to shoot more films there. An... |
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
