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Posted by: Simon | Date: 20th August 2009
Connecting the Louvre with the Place de la Concorde, the enchanting Tuileries Garden (Jardin des Tuileries) occupies an area of 25 hectares and offers countless photo opportunities and areas to relax on the lawns or while taking a seat next to one of the many beautiful basins or statues.
The nearest metro station is Tuileries on line 1 and I’d really recommend taking a walk through the gardens or even stopping for a coffee to watch the world go by. The whole area is absolutely beautiful, and the gardens make a nice change from pounding the city streets or exploring the city's many museums.
But be warned, many of the cafes in the area which cater to tourists can charge around 4-5 Euro for a coffee, so choose carefully.
The nearest metro station is Tuileries on line 1 and I’d really recommend taking a walk through the gardens or even stopping for a coffee to watch the world go by. The whole area is absolutely beautiful, and the gardens make a nice change from pounding the city streets or exploring the city's many museums.
But be warned, many of the cafes in the area which cater to tourists can charge around 4-5 Euro for a coffee, so choose carefully.
Location: Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 5th March 2009
Take the time to visit the Gorges du Verdun, the largest gorge in Europe and second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon in the States. Its about 20kms long plunging 2,500metres from its highest point
It’s a spectacular drive along either side of the gorge with two lovely villages – Castellane and Moustiers Sainte Marie, that you should stop at. I would suggest Castellane for a coffee on the way and Moustiers for lunch
In the summer Moustiers does get busy especially at the weekend, but there are lots of small cafes and restaurants that you can eat at as well as the inevitable gift shops.
Lots of local white painted pottery but a lovely place to walk around close to the river.
It’s a spectacular drive along either side of the gorge with two lovely villages – Castellane and Moustiers Sainte Marie, that you should stop at. I would suggest Castellane for a coffee on the way and Moustiers for lunch
In the summer Moustiers does get busy especially at the weekend, but there are lots of small cafes and restaurants that you can eat at as well as the inevitable gift shops.
Lots of local white painted pottery but a lovely place to walk around close to the river.
Location: Gorges du Verdun
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 27th February 2009
If you want some stunning scenery then why not do the walk from Pont Du Loup to Gourdon. It is a clearly marked walk and should take an hour and a half.
The village is perched on top of this mountain which is a relatively easy walk. There are wonderful views of the Cote D'Azur and lots of cafes and restaurants to chose once there. Walking shoes are advisable.
Most of the local paragliders start on the hills behind Gourdon and fly around the village of Gourdon. Its a spectacular sight and well worth the walk up.
The village is perched on top of this mountain which is a relatively easy walk. There are wonderful views of the Cote D'Azur and lots of cafes and restaurants to chose once there. Walking shoes are advisable.
Most of the local paragliders start on the hills behind Gourdon and fly around the village of Gourdon. Its a spectacular sight and well worth the walk up.
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 24th February 2009
Drive around the wonderful cap of St Jean De Cap Ferrat. Most houses are in the millionaire bracket including the wonderful Rothschilds Villa. It's open to the public and is a great place to wander around and enjoy the seven gardens ranging from Japanese, Spanish, a formal Italian water gardens and even an English Rose garden.
It's so beautiful to see such a wide variety of garden styles and no expense has been spared on the building itself, which is a magnificent example of a Baroque villa.
It's so beautiful to see such a wide variety of garden styles and no expense has been spared on the building itself, which is a magnificent example of a Baroque villa.
Location: St Jean de Cap Ferrat
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