Somewhere between the polished elegance of the French Riviera and the raw wilderness of Sardinia lies **Corsica**, a rugged Mediterranean island that refuses to be tamed. Technically part of France, Corsica feels like its own universe—with its own language, customs, and a spirit that’s as fierce as its windswept cliffs.

If Provence had a movie set, it would be Luberon. This charming region in the south of France looks like it was carefully designed by a romantic screenwriter with a soft spot for lavender, golden sunsets, and ancient stone houses.