Chateau Gourdon clings to a rock spur 600 feet above the River Loup and offers dizzying views all the way to the sea. Darlene started the day with an 11k run along the highway between Le Tignet and Grasse. We got lost a few times on our first road trip but easily regained our way, and the blue Honda prowled the switchbacks with catlike confidence.

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