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Vénéjan, France
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Menton, Italy
A vibrant coastal city with the famous Promenade des Anglais and the colorful Cours Saleya market. Explore the old town (Vieux-Nice) and try socca, a local chickpea pancake. It's a perfect base to visit Monaco and the Eze perched village nearby.
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Badalucco, Italy
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Portofino, Italy
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Cinque Terre, Italy
Five breathtaking colorful villages clinging to the cliffs above the Ligurian Sea — Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The coastal hiking trail (Sentiero Azzurro) connecting the villages is unmissable. Buy a Cinque Terre card for trail and train access, and feast on fresh pesto pasta and anchovies.
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Via Alpi Apuane, Italy
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Lucca, Italy
A hidden gem of Tuscany with a perfectly preserved Renaissance wall you can cycle or walk all the way around. The charming old town is car-free and packed with medieval towers, piazzas and great trattorias. Try the local tordelli pasta and stop at Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built on a Roman amphitheater.
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Pisa, Italy
Home to the iconic Leaning Tower on the beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beyond the tower, explore the Baptistery and the Camposanto Monumentale. Wander the student-filled streets along the Arno River for a more authentic local atmosphere.
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Allos, France
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Digne-les-Bains, France
Gateway to the Verdon Gorge and the famous Route Napoléon. Explore the lavender fields and hike the geological reserve — the largest in Europe. Don't miss the local lavender-based products at the market.