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  Day 3125 (Sunday) 28 th December 2025 It was another gloriously sunny day, it’s cold out of the sun but the sky is a picture-perfect blue and we took the scooter into Nice to enjoy our weekly kebab. On the way home we stopped in Mont Boron to admire the wonderful view and fort Alban. There was some sad news this morning – Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. Huw found this article online and I was amazed to read that she retired at the age of 39. I bet the town of Saint Tropez is in mourning today.  Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame Saint-Tropez says Bardot helped French town 'shine' published at The resort town of Saint-Tropez is among the latest to pay tribute to Bardot - calling the actress an "icon" of French cinema. The town's official Facebook page posted a tribute earlier today following the news of her death - and says she will forever be associated with the area. It continues to say she made a mark on the history of Saint-Tropez and...
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  Day 3124 (Saturday) 27 th December 2025 This is the Old Town in Nice We had a beautiful sunrise again this morning and it stayed sunny all day but the wind was cold. There was a cruise ship in the bay so the passengers had a lovely day to enjoy our town. Huw had to work on the villa this morning so we’ll have to wait for our weekly kebab until tomorrow. Town was nice and busy after a few bleak days, it was great to see so many people eating. Vive le vent: The French phrases you need at Christmas time Photo by Mark Makela / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) If you're in France for the festive season then there are few words, phrases and expressions that will come in handy. Joyeux Noël is a decent start, but here are some thoughts on where to go from there. Getting through the holidays in a country far from home can be tricky - especially if you're not yet fluent in the language. Here's a quick guide to handy French phrases you can use in every festive situ...
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