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Motor Biking Circuit Recommendations in Provence/Cote D'Azur

 Circuit of the 3 Valleys (About 270km):

From Briançonnais, to the Vallouise as far as the Valley of Queyras, discover beautiful valleys and special villages such as Saint Véran. The scenery of torrents, waterfalls, larch forests, glaciers, rocky crags and eternal snow will thrill lovers of nature and authenticity.

 Not to be missed:

Clarée Valley, Fontcouverte Waterfall, Col de l’Echelle (1766m), Pré de Madame Carle, the silver mines of Argentière-La-Bessée, Dormillouse, Embrun, the gorges of Combe du Queyras, the Pain de Sucre.

 Route of the Grandes Alpes (About 350 km):

The Alpine identity and the Southern influence are embedded in the climate, the geography and the history of this sporting itinerary, which covers the highest Alpine passes (Galibier, Lautaret, Izoard, Vars, Cayolle and Turini) crossing 3 nature parks (Écrins, Queyras and Mercantour) and an impressive military and religious heritage.

 Not to be missed:

The Meije (3983m), the Saut de la Pucelle waterfall, Briançon, Château Queyras, the village of St Véran, Montdauphin, the fort of Tournoux, the Gorges du Bachelard, the Lac d’Allos.

 Across the Grand Canyon (About 275 Km):

A sweeping panorama, a giddy route, perched villages beside the Gorges, these are unforgettable miles stretching before you.

 Not to be missed:

The lake of St Croix, the belvedere of the Falaise des Cavaliers on the Corniche Sublime, the 23 km of the Route des Crêtes which are lined with belvederes, Moustiers Ste Marie with its pottery, Sillans la Cascade, Tourtour, Aups with its Wednesday and Saturday morning markets (in winter the truffle market on Thursday mornings).

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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
October (Annual)

Paris

Held at the world-renowned Longchamp racecourse, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe sees equine athletes from around the world competing to take away the €4 million prize fund, making it the world's most richly rewarded turf race.

Paris Gay Pride
June (Annual)

Paris

The romantic, enchanting city of Paris celebrates Gay Pride at the end of June with a massive parade that draws more than 500,000 spectators and participants as well as a series of parties, balls, and other lively events.

 


Rallye Paris - Deauville
October (Annual)

Paris

The Paris - Deauville rally is an annual event which sees the gathering and exhibition of pre-1940s vintage cars, cabriolets and coupés.

Carnaval de Paris
February

Paris, Ile-de-France

Parisians ome out in force to participate in this cheerful annual procession, which runs from the Rue le Vau to the Hôtel de Ville.


Chinese New Year Parade
January - February

Paris -Throughout the 13th arrondissement in Paris

Chinese New Year in Paris has become one of the city's most popular annual events. Paris has a large and thriving French-Chinese community whose cultural influence grows stronger all the time.

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