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Halfway along the stunning coastline that connects France's oldest and second-largest city, Marseille, to glitzy Nice is the sun-drenched city of Hyères. This charming place has more than its coveted location along the French Riviera going for it — in fact, its golden beaches are only the tip of the iceberg. Hyères boasts archaeological sites, a rich contemporary art scene, gastronomic delights, and the quintessential laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere that dominates the south of France.

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From its perch in Puglia's Gargano region, the medieval town of Monte Sant'Angelo is announced by rows of whitewashed houses tracing the slope of the hillside it's nestled upon. One of the little-known towns exuding old-world charm along Italy's coast, Monte Sant'Angelo's main attraction is the Sanctuary of San Michele, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. It dates back to the 5th century, when the holy apparitions of Saint Michael the Archangel were said to have occurred in the town's cave.

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Mention French beach towns, and the usual suspects are bound to come up: Nice, that sunny haven between sea and mountains with panoramic coastal views; Saint-Tropez, which draws tourists and glitzy A-listers to its equally popular stretches of sand; or Biarritz and its surfer-favored beaches. But those seeking a quieter, more authentic beach experience should set their sights on Leucate, a seaside resort town situated in the southeastern portion of the Aude department of Southern France.

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NowPresident Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that racism and hatred based on religion can have no place in France after the brutal murder of a Muslim in a mosque in the south of the country. The man suspected of killing the worshipper was still on the run Sunday, authorities said. There can never be a …