Tag Archives: French Riviera
Casa Mare in Old Antibes
My wife and I recently visited our beautiful Norwegian friend, Maren, who happens to live in the best house on the best street in Antibes. She has spent the past several years tirelessly renovating a spectacular five bedroom home, Casa Mare, … Continue reading
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Le Stuff on The BBC!
Before Alfred Hitchcock could cast Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in his blockbuster film “To Catch A Thief”, American author David Dodge had to write the novel. His book was inspired by an actual burglary that took place next door to … Continue reading
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The French Riviera: Driving Heaven?
Click here for information on the French Riviera Mini Cooper Driving Adventure! From the celebrated corniche roads to the beautiful back country, the south of France offers intrepid drivers endless opportunities for motorized fun. The crew at BBC’s Top Gear … Continue reading
To Catch A Thief: Locations, locations, locations….
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’s Classic Film Check out Le Stuff’s new “To Catch A Thief” page. I was contacted recently by a film producer who’s developing a series of travel shows for Germany’s N-TV. He asked for … Continue reading
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4 Fun Things to do in Nice
Nice is an underrated city. The fifth largest metropolis in France has a reputation for being noisy, crowded, and a place where retirees shuffle off to live out their final days in sun-kissed obscurity. Dig a little deeper though, and … Continue reading
To Catch A Thief: Take 5
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #7 Having narrowly escaped the police in Monaco, John Robie flees to Cannes in a motor boat with Danielle Foussard. Once in Cannes, he slips into the water … Continue reading
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To Catch A Thief: Prelude
Le Stuff’s Definitive Location Guide to Alfred Hitchcock’ s Classic Film Series Post #2 Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch A Thief, starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, premiered in New York City in August of 1955. It was an immediate hit. Adapted … Continue reading
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Movies to watch before traveling to the south of France….
Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in “To Catch a Thief” One surefire way to increase your excitement about an upcoming trip is to watch a movie set in or near your destination. Listed below are a few of my favorite … Continue reading
