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Does anyone know of some good websites for finding month to month rentals in the French Riviera region?

I would prefer something nice with an ocean view, but the ocean view is not a necessity.
I am especially interested in the St Tropez region, but would consider many areas along the coast.
I am looking for something $2,000/mo or under and a good value for the money.

Many thanks for your generous and kind help.

Is Cannes a good place to live?

Hey everyone!
I live in Canada right now and when I’m older I wanna get out of here!
Is Cannes, France a good place to live if I ever move there?
Is there also lots of English over there, not only French in the city? (not including tourists)
Can you live there and have a job if you don’t know French? (fluent french)
Are there any natural disasters (hurricanes, lots of rain, tsunamis, earthquakes)
Is there health care in France once you live there?
Is there lots of crime and drugs in Cannes?
Is there any English schools other than only French? (immersion, only English)
Will I lose my home language if I live there? (Serbian)
Sorry for all the questions, but thank you!

Why Going For Saint Tropez Real Estate is a Good Decision

Why should you invest on a Saint Tropez real estate? What are the things that are going to make it truly worthwhile? You have to keep in mind that though there are Saint Tropez properties that are affordable, especially those that are found in farms, they are still pretty expensive. Nevertheless, they become worth the price because of the following:

1. You have access to several miles of white sand. A real estate St Tropez will definitely give you access to the pristine blue beaches and the powdery white sands that make this south portion of France a very popular destination. This is because St Tropez is actually a fishing village. In here, you can choose to stay in Saint Tropez real estate properties that are grand: villas and resorts. You also have cheaper choices, such as apartments, inns, and bed and breakfasts.

2. It brings you closer to several worth-visiting islands. When you own or rent a Saint Tropez real estate property, it will be more convenient for you to move from one island to another. We are talking about Cannes, where the prestigious annual festival is being held, and Monaco, where the Grand Prix is often held. What you can do is to simply charter a yacht or a boat that can take you on a cruise in the French Riviera.

3. It’s a sound investment. Is it still economical to buy a Saint Tropez real estate property even if you’re not going to be a usual tourist in France? The answer is yes. All you need to do is to contact immobilier Saint Tropez and have the villa or apartment rented. Depending on where you are located, you can earn hundreds to thousands of euros every month. You can expect it to increase if your real estate St Tropez home is rented out during peak seasons such as summer. Furthermore, though there is an off-peak season, you can always anticipate an influx of tourists.

4. You have a good number of options. Saint Tropez real estate doesn’t only mean buying or renting homes. We are talking about resorts and villas, which are not only truly unique and offer very special perks for any tourist, but also a refreshing take to accommodation for hotels and inns.

5. There are a lot of things that you can do. Do you know that there are Saint Tropez real estate villas and homes that are being owned and rented by famous celebrities all over the world? This is because they know that in here, they can party all night long and still maintain their privacy. There are a lot of clubs and bars that you can frequent, as well as restaurants and cafes that serve authentic French meals, particularly seafood.

If you want to invest on Saint Tropez properties, you may like to coordinate with immobilier Saint Tropez. He or she is already familiar with terms and conditions in buying or renting Saint Tropez real estate properties. You just have to ensure, though, that he or she knows how to speak your language.

Breaking a leg still “Good Luck” in Hollywood?

The Short Film “Paging David Cronenberg” stars Veronica Grey and Paul Bubbo. It is 7:23 minutes long, in honor of one of their Hero’s birthday – Martin Gore of Depeche Mode, who is born on July 23 or 7/23.

The project was born from several ideas, linked to Martin Scorsese’s “Departed” and Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings.”

Veronica, who has been paying her dues as an actress in Hollywood since her teens in 1996, was in 2006 mentored by a couple named Marc and Elaine Zicree.

In September 2006, The Zicrees suggested that Veronica follow the example set by Elijah Wood, star of megablockbuster trilogy “The Lord of the Rings.”

The Zicrees told Veronica that when Elijah heard that Peter Jackson was going to shoot “Lord of the Rings,” Elijah (who was relatively unknown at the time) got his friend Sean Astin (supposedly washed-up child actor) and they shot a short film of one of the scenes from the book by J.R.R. Tolkien.

They got the short film to Mr. Jackson.

Long story short, Mr. Jackson, who had intended to originally cast only UK based actors, was so impressed with their efforts that he flew to Los Angeles to meet Elijah and Sean, and the rest is film history.

This story is legendary among actor wannabes in Hollywood, as acting teachers tell this inspiring story in their classes to encourage their students.

Apparently Vera Farmiga did the same thing as Elijah Wood and that is how she got her part in “The Departed” by Martin Scorsese.

Doesn’t anyone ever wonder how a relative unknown gets to do love scenes opposite both Leonardo DiCaprio AND Matt Damon?

So the Zicrees encouraged Veronica to pick her favorite director, and get SOMETHING to him, rather than continue “throwing a bunch of work out there randomly hoping something sticks.”

Well that was a no-brainer.

Easy.

David Cronenberg. He was born on 3/15, and Veronica on 3/14.

Plus some of her top favorite movies of all time were directed by him:

“eXistenZ,” “Scanners,” and “Naked Lunch,” to name a Few.

And she had had the opportunity to meet him twice in person already.

The first time was in September 2005, at the Getty Center, when Cronenberg hosted a screening of Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles.

Veronica found the film “too long” and left to go wander around in the middle of Skirball.

Who should she bump into in the hallway, where they would be left alone to have a meaningful exchange?

You got it. Mr. Cronenberg. His first words to her were “scolding” her for walking out of the film.

She met him again in January 2006, just a few months later, in Palm Springs, when Mr. Cronenberg was presented with the Visionary Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

So Veronica felt positive that if she created a piece of film, she could get at Least “get it” to him. She kept an eye on Mr. Cronenberg’s IMDB page to see what his upcoming projects would be.

“London Fields” by Martin Amis was set to go into production by Muse Productions. Turns out Veronica actually has acquaintances at Muse, since they released “Spun” which was written by her friend Will De Los Santos and scored by her associate Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins.

Veronica was extra excited because Muse Productions is located literally steps from her own townhouse in Venice, California.

And so a short film was born on October 2006, only one month after the Zicrees suggested it. They took some pages from “London Fields” and added a few homages that only Mr. Cronenberg, or his fans, would “get.”

It was never shot with ANY commercial purpose. Simply a labor of love to get to Mr. Cronenberg while allowing divine will to take its course.

Co-stars in the film include Paul Bubbo and Chris DeWolf. It was edited by Roberto Jimenez and Produced by Michael L. Lynch.

On the day of shooting which began at 5am, it was so dark, that Veronica could not see the bottom step and twisted her ankle badly.

She considered it a great omen for “breaking a leg.”

So if you watch the film, notice her limping along if you look closely.

Music by Brian Hyland, Billy Corgan, and Madonna are in the short film.

Meanwhile, according to IMDB, “London Fields” is no longer on Mr. Cronenberg’s plate, as is the nature of the industry; however, “Paging David Cronenberg” indeed premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2008 and has brought interesting attention to Veronica Grey.

In the 2007 #1 Album “Zeitgeist” by Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan references this short film in the song “Neverlost” when he sings, “I’ve seen the film. I know the place.” Venice, California happens to be the Place. Not quite Hollywood, but still a good location to break a leg!

Can anyone recomend a good restaraunt in Cannes France to go to?

I will be there for 4 days so i can try a few. I enjoy price fixed menus if you know of any places.