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My Husband’s Eagerness to See the Gendarmerie in Saint Tropez
I really thought he was joking but he wasn’t
My husband and I had a long drive from Andorra to Hyeres, we arrived just right before dark in Hyeres. We found a place to camp just next to the beach.
Just before I closed my eyes inside the tent, my husband told me that we have a long day tomorrow as we need to visit Saint Tropez.
Our conversation goes like this…
Husband: We need to go to Saint Tropez to see Gendarmerie!
Me: What? Who is Gendarmerie? Your friend?
Husband: Noooh!
Me: How long will it take to get there?
Husband: About 1 hour to an hour and a half, maybe.
Me: Can you go alone? I am super tired today and tomorrow, I just want to be at the beach.
The next morning, my husband was super excited and claimed we have to go together.
We arrived in Saint Tropez after an hour-plus drive from the Hyeres camping area.
So this is Saint Tropez
The French Riviera has long been a destination for the rich and famous. One of the most popular towns on the Riviera is Saint Tropez. Saint Tropez is known for its beautiful beaches, luxury hotels, and chic boutiques. The town has a long history dating back to the Roman Empire. Saint Tropez was a small fishing village until the 1950s when it was discovered by celebrities and wealthy Europeans.
It was shocking for me to see the shopping street with so many people walking and some were just drinking and eating by the side of the street.
Beautiful and well-preserved Roman architecture and narrow alleys with all the famous brands are here. Famous brands like Dior, TODS, Louis Vuitton, and every brand that rich people want to buy are here.
What is Gerdarmarie Nationale?
The Gendarmerie in Saint Tropez is a law enforcement agency that is responsible for maintaining order in the town. The agency is made up of gendarmes, who are civilian police officers. The Gendarmerie in Saint Tropez is responsible for investigating crimes, patrolling the streets, and responding to emergencies. The agency also works closely with the military to keep the peace in the town.
My husband’s craziness coming to see Gendarmerie?
Me: Oh I see, Gendarmerie is a building?
Husband: The Movie Le Gendarmerie was made here in this building.
The movie Le Gendarmerie is one of my husband's favorite movies ever. He said that is super hilarious and he loves it.
The movie Le Gendarmarie made in Saint Tropez was a French comedy film released in 1964. The plot of the movie follows a group of friends who live in Saint Tropez and their various love affairs. The movie was well received by critics and was a box office success.
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