Sorry to say Loved France when we went in Motorhome. So Bl**dy laid back. Quiet roads. Old world Villages and Towns. Had intension of going to work and live there but contract fell through. Blast...And weather...what more can you ask for...
I think that driving the nuts off diesels occasionally and getting them good and hot (aka the Italian tune up) is vital to their wellbeing and fitness for purpose . . QED ;-)