Rihanna "can't seem to keep away" from Chris Brown.

The former couple caused a stir last week when it transpired they are holidaying near each other in France. While Rihanna enjoyed a vacation in the South of France with friends, Chris - who was convicted of assaulting Rihanna three years ago - flew in to Nice by private jet and then took a helicopter to Saint Tropez to film a music video with rapper Swizz Beatz and Ludacris.

The pair are said to have been spending time together abroad.

"Chris and Rihanna planned to meet as soon as he arrived. They can't seem to keep away from each other. They've been quietly back in regular contact for ages," a source close to Chris told British magazine Heat.

"They both love the excitement of it all. The music video seems like a cover. It was Chris who suggested filming it where Rihanna would be."

Sources claimed last week that Rihanna still harbours feelings for the R&B star, despite his treatment of her in the past.

'They've been through a lot, but still have strong feelings for each other," an insider revealed.