That debate never ends, honestly. For a relaxed vibe, the French Riviera is hard to beat: short sails, beautiful ports, and great food everywhere. Corsica is stunning too, but it can feel a bit more wild. I used
https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/countries/france/
to compare regions and it really helped visualize distances and marina options. My tip: start simple, enjoy the sailing, and don’t try to see everything in one trip.