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Situated between the Mediterraneanand the Alps, the South of France is an all-year-roundholiday destination. The summer brings to light the vivid colours of fragrantlavender fields in the Provence,whereas the glamorous Cote Azur lures you with palm tree lined promenades andbeautiful beaches under endless blue skies. But that’s not all - thanks to anexcellent road infrastructure, the South of France is blessed with some of thebest motorcycle routes in the world. There is a large variety of mountain,coastal and inland routes. In terms of mountain roads, you have the famousRoute Napoleon between Grasse and Grenoble.This historic stretch of road is blessed with a perfect road surface andsweeping bends. The fact that Aprilia, BMW and Ducati have chosen the RouteNapoleon for several motorcycle launches speaks volumes for this road. Apartfrom 2nd and 3rd gear turns, you have altitude changeswhich provide spectacular views. On your motorcycle tour, you will pass throughthe Gorges de Verdon, which is the Grand Canyon of France. This together withthe turquoise Lake Sainte Croix is a nature sight not to be missed. Two other mountain roads not tobe missed are the Col de Turini and the Col de la Bonette. The Col de Turini ispart of the special stage of the Rally Monte Carlo. If you’re after hairpins,this is the way to go. Once you get up on top of the Col de Turini, you canstop your motorbike trip for a coffee and enjoy the view of the mountains andthe rivers running in the valleys. But make sure you fuel up your sport touringmotorbike on the way, as petrol stops have to be planned carefully on thisroad. The Col de la Bonette is thehighest road in Europe. At 2715m you will enjoy spectacularviews across the South of France and Italy.Remember to bring a warm motorcycle jacket, as temperatures tend to drop whenreaching the summit. On the other side of the Col de la Bonette, you have avillage called Barcelonette. A good place to stop and take a rest after ridingthese sky high mountain roads. The coastal roads between Monacoand Saint Tropez can be compared to the Pacific Highway Number One in California.Just outside of Cannes you have thebright red Esterel rocks which sit in contrast to the deep blue Mediterranean Sea. Continuing on to Saint Tropez you pass through the villagesFrejus and Saint Raphael. Riding in and out of Saint Tropez on a motorbike ispure bliss. As there is only one road going in and out of Saint Tropez, youwill be able to filter through traffic in no time. Beats being stuck in a car.On the other side of Cannes, youhave three different roads going along the coast. The Basse Corniche (lowestand closest to the water), the Moyenne Corniche (in the middle of the tworoutes) and the Haute Corniche (highest coastal road). All of the Cornichesoffer spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.Something not to be missed is Sainte Agnes – France’shighest coastal village at 750m. One word of warning is to avoid these roads inthe holiday month of August. Due to school holidays, the traffic on these roadscan get heavy. Best times are between March and May and September to end ofOctober. The Provenceis a motorbiker’s dreams come true. No matter, which route you choose your motorcycletrip past lavender, sunflower fields and various vineyards is something towrite home about. And if you feel like taking a break, just stop in the nextpicturesque village and enjoy a Provencal cuisine meal. Our favourite villagesare Lourmarin, Menerbes and Roussillion. If you’re riding across the Provenceyou should not miss the Mont Ventoux also known as the windy mountain. Thisgruelling ascent is part of the Tour de France. The lunar like rocks on thesummit give way to magnificent views across the Provence.You should also ride across the Alpilles, the Gorge d'Eygues and the Col deCabre. You will not be disappointed. Last but not least, the South ofFrance offers sunny weather throughout the year. According to several weatherwebsites, the South of France benefits of over 300 days of sunshine per year.Therefore, the riding season stretches from early March to late October. So nomatter, where and when you ride, smiles per miles are guaranteed. This begs the questions of how toget to the South of France? Nice Airport is the second largest passengerairport in France. Most international airlines serve this airport with severalflights per day. As an alternative you can also fly to Marseille Airport. This airport is further tothe West and offers the advantage of allowing you to explore the Pyreneesand Spain. If you’re coming from far away,it will difficult to bring your own motorcycle. In Cannes,you have a large choice of rentalmotorcycles in South of France including BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson andothers. But only one of these motorcyclerental companies offers you one way rentals, motorcycle delivery andpick-up from the airport and can provide TomTom navigations systems to ensureyou get the most out of your motorcycle trip. The South of France ranks amongthe world’s best motorcycle regions. Giving yourself one week to explore the Provence,Alpes and French Riviera will allow you to discover some of the mentioned motorcycletouring highlights. If that’s not enough, you can always come back for more. Thanksto the sunny weather, motorcycle smiles per miles are to be had all year long.