Provence, France Champagne: Guy Charlemagne ‘Mesnillésme‘ Time: From March to October. The Riviera is perhaps the most famous and touristy beach strip there is, but there are still a few relatively undisturbed oases where to retreat. In my youth, I often visited Sainte Marguerite, a beautiful eucalyptus covered island off the fashionable Cannes, where I could revel in my solitude. … Continue reading 43. Porquerolles