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 3 Off-the-Beaten-Track European Gems   Travel & Tourism For would-be explorers, living in the contemporary world can be a bit of a drag. Apart from outer space and the bottom of the ocean, just about everything has already been discovered. It may seem as though there’s nothing new to find unless you want to invest in deep-sea diving gear or a spacesuit. But what about the treasures that have been forgotten, tucked away from the public eye as tourists trample each other to get a glimpse of Mona Lisa or the Berlin Wall? Modern day Magellans looking to go where no man has gone before should consider European gems that take them off the beaten track to cities of yesteryear, places where time seems to have stood completely still. Get out your backpack and walking boots, book your train tickets and invest in some cheap travel insurance – Europe’s secret gems have been hiding and need you to seek them out. Sainte-Agnès, France For authentic French charm, visit Sainte-Agnès. Nest...