If you're craving a day on the waves followed by a meal of mussels smoked in a bed of pine needles, France's Atlantic coast ...

This little coastal town in Southwestern France has all the trappings of a great beach vacation, including excellent seafood ...

as well as a model of the ancient Roman water reservoir system. Today, you can tour some prison cells when you visit the fort, and several companies offer cruises between Cannes and the island.