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The Gorges du Verdon: rambling, rapids and much more! |
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Set amidst sublime mountain landscapes, the unearthly beauty of the ultramarine Verdon River is simply breathtaking. This grandiose natural playground offers myriad adventures and outdoor activities, on land as on water. | | |
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2007 Rugby World Cup
To fully live your passion for rugby and discover the 12 towns that will be hosting the 2007 Rugby World Cup, ViaMichelin will be proposing a full factfile on each of them as of mid-August, with a selection of the main events, new places to visit and good addresses to celebrate the third half-time. But, already, you can
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IN THE HEADLINES
Testing the Peugeot 4007 2.2 HDi Féline
The French manufacturers are latecomers to the 4X4 SUV ball. And if Peugeot and Citroën rather brashly cut in on Renault, it was only possible because PSA begged their dance card from... Mitsubishi. But the French engineers didn't go all the way to Japan empty-handed: they took along a particularly fine example of their handiwork in the form of its 156 hp 2.2 HDi turbo diesel engine.
CAR REVIEWS
Citroën C-Crosser: the copy is better than the original
With its C-Crosser, Citroën has taken the Mitsubishi Outlander base model to new heights. Result? A balanced, attractive 4x4 for highways and byways.
ROAD SAFETY
Black cars are more accident prone
According to research conducted by an Australian university, road safety is related to car colour.
TWO-WHEELER
The Peugeot Satelis 400 and 500
As promised, Peugeot has renewed its range of GT scooters with the launch of the maxi versions of the Satelis.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Amphibian cars: product of illusion or reality?
Considered a gadget or a spy's car, the amphibian car remains a curiosity. A few manufacturers however believe in the potential of this vehicle, between land and sea.
Latest tests drive
Opel GT
Dodge Nitro
Chrysler Sebring
New Twingo
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic coupé
The new three-door BMW 1 Series
New BMW 5 Series and 5 Series Touring
New Audi A5
Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Di-D
2007 Mercedes C-Class
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SLIDE SHOW
Gorges du Verdon
The Gorges du Verdon offer the magnificent sight of breathtakingly high rock faces in a setting of intact nature. Between Moustiers Sainte-Marie and Castel*** there is a succession of natural balconies, culminating points, and viewpoints vying in splendour.
WEEKEND IDEA
The magic of Porto
Portugal's second largest city and economic capital of the north, Porto has not only lent its name to some of the finest wines in the world, it is also one of the most picturesque and delightful cities in existence today.
The flavours of Porto
The legendary wines of Porto alone warrant a visit to the city. But Porto also boasts the most famous cuisine in Portugal, popular and tasty, with certain chefs bringing a very promising lightness of touch and panache.
TRAVEL TIPS
CitySpace
For the millions who flock to the UK's leading tourist attractions, towns and cities each year, assistance is on hand and on the street in the shape of iPlus and iTravel interactive information terminals.
FESTIVAL
Les Azuriales Opera Festival
Superb music-making in one of the Mediterranean's most glamorous settings: Les Azuriales Opera Festival looks forward to a vintage year.
Summer destinations
Discovering Kefalonia
Viva Valencia!
The inside story on Toledo
The Trafalgar coast: the Andalusian Caribbean
Festive Madrid
The Langhe (Piedmont)
A tour through Campania
Procida's lesser known beauty
Siena, the Tuscan gem
Naples: happiness is in the street
Santorini, by the locals
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