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We've had the drama of tornadoes and then, finally, it did snow!!!

...down to 400m this weekend...and still threatening more...this should tide us over well for the winter - enough snow for padding about in - without this!
Just another couple of days before the sun comes out again, so getting on with some inside jobs and dodging the Sarkozy barbs.... plenty to put in order in his own house you would imagine - election year will tell!! Is this what you think of France??

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The sun got us all motivated, and after a great Christmas and New Year, sans neige (who needs it?!), we've been out and about a bit, doing some of the "must-do" Riviera things that we've promised ourselves for the past eight years!! A memorable night in the Palais de la Mediterranée (thanks to Voyage-Privé), a different sort of horsey day at the Cagnes Hippodrome which has a magnificent backdrop to the Med, all the high octane fun of the Monaco Car Rally, won by Loeb and partner - again!!, plus a flying visit to Naples with the redoubtable Denis Longfellow.

We are both now more into spring mode, although we are slotting in another week of snowshoeing on March 17 for the keen!!

And the year rolls on, action packed with a load of petrol sniffer events in Monaco all year, the Nice Carnaval (Anthony Peregrine thinks it is the best Carnival in Europe), Menton Lemon Festival, and the World Skating Championships, all this and more before May when the "over paid and hyped" hit town!

I could watch charming videos about the Mercantour, set to Vivaldi, and twirl indefinitely to the energetic Lu Rauba Capeu (you've got to get to see these guys - ska country dancing on speed!) but I'd also like to get to Sainte-Agnès for a wander and a horse ride (this TF1 snippet brings it all to life!) and escape to Provence for a further reccie before the first trip in May - this is really one of the best Provence weeks we've seen, even though we say so ourselves!!!

Thought this and this looked like great sites for holidaying with learning and/or punishing yourself tagged on - but just ask us if there is something you wish to master.....

      • Overcoming a fear of horses....
      • French conversation....
      • Basic navigation skills....
      • Welsh for beginners....
      • Car mechanics....
      • Rescuing people in an avalanche....
      • Balloon hat making (only once a year!!)....

- all things we appear to be doing as a matter of course!!!!!!

Testimonials...
Hiya Liz and Mel, thanks for a brilliant week's walking, exploring, wonderful food and excellent company. David (Mr Colour Co-ord) Brown - Christmas 2011

Looking forward to seeing you - Liz & Mel
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Spring is on its way!
Jane
BARGAIN BREAK - Winter walking & snow shoeing
The very last gasp for snow!!! New week of snow shoeing for the week of March 17 - book early!!... more..
Dates: Mar 17
From : £499
Linda
BEAT THIS... self guided, walking holiday -
Ideal for guests loving to be well advised, fed and housed! Cheap flights to Nice make an all-in week at less than £500 a reality.  more...
Dates : Any time Spring, Summer and Autumn.
From : £450
Marieke
BLAZIN'..Provence...at its best...
A perfect week crammed with all of the best that "behind the scenes" Provence can offer.   Four more places only available for May trip. more...
Dates: May 12, Jun 16, Oct 26
From :£695
david
BEST VALUE - Gran Paradiso Tour - 2 weeks
Named Paradise for good reason! ... Without stinting on quality, we deliver this for £00s less than our competitors!  more...
Dates: Sep 1
From : £1295
Doing it doggy style!!!....
Our mate 'Lynds' with poooch

If you fancy harnessing pooch power there are opportunities to play at Nanook here in the Mercantour. Contact us for details, but prepare to want to take one home!!
Do it in style and for great value, tucked up in Páramo gear, save £65, a great winter offer from our friends in Wadhurst -- move now as the promotion has to end on February 19. Worth investing in gear that will last you a lifetime!!

Our Superb Self Catering Accommodation

Our gîtes - Book now for 2012!! Many weeks already taken.....

Have a look at Trip Advisor if you need any further convincing! contact us
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