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

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Perched villages in southern France bring together scenic views, fascinating history, and an unmistakable charm. These hilltop towns, often built on cliffs or steep hillsides, were once strategically ...