Skip the lines in Paris and visit these picturesque towns and villages, where the crowds are fewer and the pace is slower.

The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur, holds an undeniable allure, with its picturesque coastline along the very southeastern corner of France offering a stunning variety of beaches. I’ve spent quite a ...

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