This page describes how Maison LaBerge Cartwright came to.  It also provides a historical description of Cavalaire from Roman ruins to the present, and, of course, where to see some WWII monuments.

How the apartment came to be:  In early 1976, Walt LaBerge accepted an assignment as Assistant Secretary General of NATO in Brussels.  While there in Brussels, his secretary was a wonderful woman from Paris named Odette Villigny.  When Walt returned to Washington and the Pentagon in 1977, he kept in contact with Odette.  Walt at one point asked Odette where she would recommend buying a vacation apartment in France, and she suggested Cavalaire sur Mer.  Walt later visited Cavalaire a couple of times and explored the area.  Walt had a long history of building houses on the top of hills and came across a development that was being planned high in the hills looking out over the bay.  That turned out to be a great discovery.  At some point he discussed the idea of buying one of the apartments with his friend from China Lake, Frank Cartwright, who recognized a good opportunity and went in half on the deal.  Frank's daughter Susan lives in Paris with her husband and children.  They bought the apartment, but it took forever to get built.  Construction photos will be posted here soon.  Around 1985 the apartment was completed and has been used ever since.   Users of the apartment are requested, when sitting on the patio looking out over the beautiful bay, to raise a glass and toast the two who came up with the idea.  Walt LaBerge and Frank Cartwright.  Walt passed his interest in the apartment down to Phil LaBerge.  Frank passed his interest down to Susan.

The history of Cavalaire sur Mer:  The history of Cavalaire sur Mer will soon be posted here.  Don't miss the monument near the visitors center at the circle downtown dedicated to the U.S. troops that landed there in WWII.  Stop by the monument when you leave Cavalaire towards La Croix Valmer.  There is also a monument on the way to Cavalaier.