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The French Riviera Comes to Coogee Beach

August 5, 2009
by Corinne Mossati

There are many reasons to love Sydney. On a winter’s day, you can head down to Coogee Beach for scenery like this:

And like the lifeguard, you can do a double take…

…thinking you’re somewhere in the south of France.

Sacré bleu! There’s even a bar on the beach with Wedding Cake Island in the distance!

And there’s a film crew set up against an idyllic backdrop.

Did anyone say, Nice, Cannes, la côte d’azur?

If only there was a gorgeous plagiste serving drinks!

But it’s all business. Ready? Take 5.

And… Action! Note the raising of her hand.

And another scene shot at the bar.

Did I say I love Sydney?

Apparently, the film crew was shooting a commercial destined for abroad (possibly Japan) and won’t be shown in Australia. If anyone has any further information, please leave a comment.

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Corinne Mossati

Corinne Mossati is a drinks writer, author of GROW YOUR OWN COCKTAIL GARDEN, SHRUBS & BOTANICAL SODAS and founder/editor of Gourmantic, Cocktails & Bars and The Gourmantic Garden. She has been writing extensively about spirits, cocktails, bars and cocktail gardening in more recent years. She is a spirits and cocktail competition judge, Icons of Whisky Australia nominee, contributor to Diageo Bar Academy, cocktail developer and is named in Australian Bartender Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential List. Her cocktail garden was featured on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia and has won several awards. She is a contributor to Real World Gardener radio program and is featured in several publications including Pip Magazine, Organic Gardener, Australian Bartender and Breathe (UK). Read the full bio here.

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