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Things to do in France, France: The Best Scenic Drives
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1. Route des Cretes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 721 reviews
Reviewed By tahnathos
A transverse road in the South of France, between Toulon and Marseille. Not the shortest one, especially compared to the close by highway. But hell (pun intended), the scenery is so incredible that it's a must go !
2. Route des Cretes La Palud
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5.0 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By Drew_Baxter_YYZ - Toronto, Canada
We drove this 24 km. scenic route on the north side of les Gorges de Verdon early one weekday morning in the first week of June. One way traffic from the starting point just east of La Palud-sur-Verdon all the way to Chalet de la Maline where the road operates in both direction for about 10 km back to La Palud. Breathtaking views from 14 belvédères along the way, including Col. d’Illoire which also has a few picnic tables in the glades on the downhill side of the roadway across a small wooden bridge. At the summit (where it was just 12 degrees Celsius at 10 o’clock in the morning!), we saw a chamois at the side of the road and vautours circling in the air currents overhead.
3. Tete de Chien
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By scotthS3053ND - Danvers, United States
Twisty ride, but some of the best views in the Cote d'Azur. Stunning views of Monaco all the way to Italy.
4. Torra d'Omigna
5. Torpez - Vignobles de Saint-Tropez
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Torpez is the wine brand from an outstanding jewel of a vineyard located on Cap de Saint-Tropez, around the "village of light" famous for its timeless beauty. Our wines reflect the exceptional history of our village, its gorgeous natural setting, its love affair with the arts, and its exuberant men and women.
6. Combe Laval
7. D81
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5.0 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By roxannep646
Incredible way to view Corsica’s beautiful landscapes - see everything from the beautiful blue sea, the the lush greenery, and the breathtaking rocky cliffs.
8. Vins Sipp Mack
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Certified organic Alsace wines - tastings and sales at the cellar door. Our self-catered apartments at the winery are perfectly located for those looking to discover the region's wines and gastronomy.
9. Route des Vins
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4.5 based on 335 reviews
A beautiful 75-mile drive through the Alsace filled with medieval châteaux and wine vineyards.
Reviewed By jenniew940 - Park Ridge, United States
We drove this route from Colmar (worth a visit to the old town) to Strasbourg, and it lived up to its reputation - lovely countryside, sweet villages, roadsides dotted with crucifixes, and plenty of wine to taste. We came knowing nothing about Alsatian wines - here are the very basics: Riesling rules here, this Riesling is dry, and it’s delicious and inexpensive. Tastings are generally free, but we learned it’s good manners to limit your tastes to three or fewer if you don’t buy something. This would be a great area to pick a town to stay in and bike from town to town, though we didn’t do so.
10. Route des Cretes
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By 658marshallb - Ferney-Voltaire, France
Extraordinary views of valleys and mountains from the road, which was built during WWI to facilitate French military movements. This was the border between Germany and France from 1871 until the end of WWI. The route goes from about 3000 feet to over 4000 feet, and there are several restaurants on the way, with great views. Also very popular with hikers.
