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Bowing Out In the 1960s French cafés had everything British cafés did not: a licence to sell alcohol morning, noon and night, appetising food, and “video” juke boxes, so that for a single franc young people could see as well as hear their favourite performers in action.  Find out more >>

Not keeping a low profile Carla Bruni may have become the third Madame Sarkozy but she seems to have no intention of abandoning her career as a model. She appeared in the February edition of a Spanish magazine, DT, in an extraordinarily provocative pose, lying on leather cushions wearing only black leather boots and a gold wedding ring. Find out more >>

Cockleshell heroes The monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, founded in 708 by St-Aubert, the bishop of Avranches, celebrates its 1300th anniversary this year. According to legend, Aubert was ordered to do so by the Archangel Michael, and evidently took some persuading, for Michael is said to have appeared to the bishop on three separate occasions. Find out more >>

Peugeot - smashing cars Peugeot has always prided itself on innovation. Way back in 1889, Armand Peugeot’s first ever car, unveiled in Paris, was powered by steam. Two years later he became the first motor manufacturer to use rubber tyres. In 1934 Peugeot was the first to produce a car with a fully-retractable electrically-operated hard top. Find out more >>

Horses with human heads The ancient Celtic land of Gaul, Julius Caesar famously once said, was divided into three parts. He could have added that a significant area of one of those parts was home to a sophisticated, wealthy society, living in countryside villas rather than fortified towns. Find out more >>

Carré Bleu des Landes, Ref PY11, Atlantic coast >>

Sleeps 22 - 7 bedrooms - 4 bathrooms

This 19th century basque house enjoys an enviable position close to many sandy beaches. Set in 16 hectares of grounds comprising woods and fields, the property enjoys panoramic views towards the Pyrénées.

Dominique says: A great opportunity to organise a holiday for a large party close to the buzzing towns of Biarritz and Bayonne.

2 week price range * £7910 in April to £12240 in August

Village/shops Agay 200m Beach 600m Towns St-Raphaël 10km, Fréjus 15km Airport Nice 56km Private pool Roman steps, size 10x5m

Sleeps 10 - 4 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms

Located in a private domaine, this newly furnished villa enjoys an ideal location in the seaside village of Agay at the foot of the Estérel. The interior is very bright and pleasantly furnished in a modern style.

Dominique says: An attractive clean-cut villa in a wonderful position within walking distance of a charming coastal village with all amenities.

2 week price range * £3410 in April to £6540 in August

Sleeps 7 - 3 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms

This beautiful recently constructed villa enjoys a very good location near several attractive villages. The interior is very tastefully decorated with many lovely details and provençal touches.

Dominique says: A beautifully-appointed villa in a charming setting close to beaches and lovely coastal towns. The pool area is particularly attractive.

2 week price range * £4730 in May to £5830 in August

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