TheRoman Temple of Verneguessits in a beautiful glade in the woods, northwest ofAix-en-Provenceand just northwest ofLambesc. Most in ruins, but one tall Corinthian column remains, along with some walls and an adajcent Medieval chapel built into the temple walls.

By Russ

Tough austerity measures to target the rich and consumers
France’s wealthy citizens are to bare the brunt of new austerity measures announced by the government. Consumers will not escape unscathed however, with added tax on tobacco and alcohol also planned, all in a bid to cut 12 billion from the country’s deficit by the end of 2012. Prime Minister Francois Fillon made the highly anticipated announcement yesterday, saying “Our country cannot live beyond its means forever.”
Polo team parade through Saint Tropez
A polo team and brass band parade will launch the 2011 Open du Soleil tournament this evening in Saint Tropez.
Escaped prisoner remains on the run.
An escaped prisoner, who made a daring getaway from Nice’s psychiatric hospital on Monday, remains on the run. The incident has re-ignited concern over major security flaws at the institution, which has seen at least 12 known escapes in just 10 years.

Unwelcome guests in our waters
On three occasions within just 24 hours the diver Nicolas Faucon encountered the same two-metre long creature in the sea. It was late July and Faucon was exploring the waters close to Saint-Tropez. Since then shark sightings in the region have continued to be reported.
A very special yacht show
Since the beginning of this week, Beaulieu-sur-Mer has had a very special guest. The largest yacht in the world, The Eclipse, has been gracing the horizon, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovitch.
New security prefect for Marseille
Armed with 100 extra police officers and an extensive video surveillance network, Marseille’s new head of security prepares to clean up the streets.

Traffic rules must be obeyed… even at sea
More than 40 people have already lost their lives in French waters since the beginning of the season. With more safety measures some of these deaths at sea could have been avoided. At least that’s the belief of France’s minister of transport and environment, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet. Earlier this week, Kosciusko-Morizet visited boat owners around the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to make sure the very real danger of marine accidents are not forgotten. Her message: at sea, as on the road, drivers must b
Unwelcome guests in our waters
On three occasions within just 24 hours the diver Nicolas Faucon encountered the same two-metre long creature in the sea. It was late July and Faucon was exploring the waters close to Saint-Tropez. Since then shark sightings in the region have continued to be reported.
A very special yacht show
Since the beginning of this week, Beaulieu-sur-Mer has had a very special guest. The largest yacht in the world, The Eclipse, has been gracing the horizon, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovitch.

Traffic rules must be obeyed… even at sea
More than 40 people have already lost their lives in French waters since the beginning of the season. With more safety measures some of these deaths at sea could have been avoided. At least that’s the belief of France’s minister of transport and environment, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet. Earlier this week, Kosciusko-Morizet visited boat owners around the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to make sure the very real danger of marine accidents are not forgotten. Her message: at sea, as on the road, drivers must b
Unwelcome guests in our waters
On three occasions within just 24 hours the diver Nicolas Faucon encountered the same two-metre long creature in the sea. It was late July and Faucon was exploring the waters close to Saint-Tropez. Since then shark sightings in the region have continued to be reported.
A very special yacht show
Since the beginning of this week, Beaulieu-sur-Mer has had a very special guest. The largest yacht in the world, The Eclipse, has been gracing the horizon, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovitch.

Argentinian police arrest six in connection with students’ murder
Six people were arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of two French students last month in Argentina.
No more butts on the beach?
Already it is illegal in enclosed public spaces in France and now it looks as if smokers could be outlawed from lighting up on beaches up and down the French Riviera, as well as in its bars, cafes and airports.
A family affair
Three members of the same family operating a drug trafficking business in the region have appeared before the courts in Grasse. At the head of the operation is a 30-year-old Spanish hairdresser who lives with his family in Cannes.

Beyond Pampelonne
The temptation is to head for the vast yet crowded beaches of Pampelonne when you stay in Saint-Tropez, yet there are many others, just as beautiful and perhaps a little more on the wild side.
Youth offenders could serve in the army rather than prison
Juvenile delinquents could serve time in the army rather than face prison under a proposed schemed by the President of the Alpes Maritimes Conseil Général, Eric Ciotti.
Shark spotted in Saint-Tropez port
Numerous shark sighting in the port of Saint-Tropez over the weekend have put locals and tourists on guard.