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

European summer just hits differently. It's chic, it's laid back, and it's a seaside party second to none — which makes it little surprise that its beachside scenes are the stuff of Instagram dreams.

Venture to this underrated, windswept beach in Normandy to see D-Day museums, paratrooper memorials, and historic sites where ...

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When you think of a beach vacation, you might envision Mexican coastlines or Caribbean getaways. France is known for its breathtaking cities and mouth-watering cuisine and you might be familiar with ...