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About Steve and Clare Dance
Moved to France to escape the weather back in " Blighty". Love the way of life here, the politeness of the French ( yes they are here despite what you may have experienced in Paris!) as well as the relaxed atmosphere and of course lovely weather that stretches from early May to the end of October

 
Steve and Clare Dance
  • Number of tips posted: 22
  • Posted their first tip on: 24th February 2009
  • Average tip rating: 0.27
  • Has written the most tips about: France
  • Top three most used tags: eating restaurants views
 
 

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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 24th February 2009
St Paul de Vence - Mick Jagger, Michael Schumacher and more!!  
 
St Paul de Vence - Mick Jagger, Michael Schumacher and more!!  
 
Probably the best example of a medieval fortified provence village, St Paul de Vence offers stunning views, a range of artist galleries, restaurants, bars and expensive designer shops and rumour has it that both Michael Schumacher and Mick Jagger have once live here.

Wander around the cobbled streets, stop for lunch at the Colombe D'Or for lunch where works from Picasso, Miro and Braque hang on the walls or simply grab a coffee and watch the world go by (as well as the boules matches) from Cafe Della Place just outside the fortified walls.

St Paul de Vence is an essential sight and makes a great day out, however because of this it can get extremely busy at weekends.
 
Location: St Paul de Vence
 

 
 > Gourdon
 
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 27th February 2009
Stunning walk to Goudon!  
 
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.
 
 

 
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 5th March 2009
Hang Gliding in Provence with the eagles!  
 
Hang Gliding in Provence with the eagles!  
 
Yes you can take a flight above the lovely village of Gourdon with a fully trained instructor. There are lots of thermals created by the spectacular Gorges du Loup with a wide plane to land in close to Bar Sur Loup. The basic flight is about 10 minutes with the instructor but these can be longer for those wanting to get a longer and more thrilling flight

For further details visit: www.beyond.fr/sports/hangglider.html or call: +(33) 493 09 44 54.
 
Location: Azur Vol Libre, 372 chemin du Bosquet; 06620 Le Bar-sur-Loup
 

 
 > Monaco
 
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 28th February 2009
Monte Carlo Racetrack with a Hire Car  
 
A trip to Monaco would not be complete with at least one lap of the Formula One track!

Race day is in May, and it's great to say you've driven the same circuit as the likes of Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton!

The starting grid has been permanently painted on the street by a set of traffic lights, however be warned, a police man is usually waiting on the hill as you approach the casino, so watch your speed!
 
Location: Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco
 

 
 
 
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