Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France 11 Sept 2026

In September, the French Riviera is bathed in softer light, and the Mediterranean vegetation begins to regain its vibrancy. Along the coast, rosemary, wild thyme and Aleppo pine scent the air, while sailboats drift across the sheltered waters of Villefranche-sur-Mer.

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