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Source: www.expatica.com. Posted on 05 October 2004.
France is preparing to host Europe's biggest annual festival of Australian and New Zealand films in the ritzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez later this month, buoyed by the Hollywood success of several actors and directors from Down Under.
1000 year old oaks - A magical...On the road between Tourette sur Loup and Pont sur Loup lies this marvelous forest. There is nothing special here, no special climate, no special soil, but there are some oaks are still alive... | Brigitte Bardot on her 70th...Brigitte Bardot, the screen siren of the 60s, makes no bones about turning 70: it's a milestone worthy of celebrating but no great shakes next to her celebrated youth. 'Thank God for allowing me... |
'Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez' starts...The most celebrated Saint-Tropez boat races start this weekend. | Olive Harvest in the ProvenceThe olive harvest in Provence begins in October with the green olives which include Picholine from Gard, Corsica and Bouches-du-Rhône, Lucques from the Herault and Aude Regions; and Salonenque... |
Bardot fans snap up memorabiliaMore than 200 Brigitte Bardot fans descended on a French auction house for a sale of memorabilia on the star's 70th birthday. | Brigitte Bardot collection goes on saleA 61-year-old Dutch man will end his 45-year love affair with Brigitte Bardot on Tuesday when his vast collection of memorabilia tracing the former French film star's career goes under the hammer... |
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.
“The house is in perfect condition. You have thought of everything. We had a really pleasant stay. The view from the terrace is out of this world.”
-- Christopher and Silke
