Do as the locals do, and visit one of these gorgeous yet under-the-radar destinations in France.
The French know how to get around.
Ardeche
The French love their chestnuts.
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(Both islands can only be traversed on foot or by bike.)
The area is best explored by car, since the driving is just as delightful as the destinations themselves.
Every February, the French hit the slopes as if it were a religious rite.
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