Plateau de Solaison and Brison: An Alpine Balcony Above the Arve

Plateau de Solaison is one of those places in Haute-Savoie that many people know by name without quite realising how spectacular its setting really is. Perched above the ... Read more!

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Col Amic: The Hidden Vosges Pass on the Tour de France Route

Col Amic is one of those places in the Vosges that many people cross without really stopping. A road junction, a few picnic tables, forest all around, a ... Read more!

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Col des Fleuries: A Quiet But Scenic Mountain Pass Above Annecy

Col des Fleuries is not the most famous mountain pass in Haute-Savoie — and perhaps that is exactly why I like it so much. I have crossed it ... Read more!

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Bédoin: A Beautiful Provençal Escape Beneath Mont Ventoux

In this article, I have chosen to tell you about the village of Bédoin, where we stayed for a fortnight in Spring. Situated at the foot of Mont ... Read more!

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What is the Tour de France bicycle race

The Tour de France is the world’s most iconic cycling race — a legendary sporting event that transforms the month of July into a national celebration across France. ... Read more!

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