Stunningly beautiful area, Italian Alps flowing into the Swiss Alps.....unfortunately never stopped but took a train ride through there to Paris (from Venice) this past October......
My sister and BIL moved to France, a small village in the country almost 10 years ago.....they are never leaving that village.....the cost of living is surprisingly low, the folks are great and the healthcare is miles better than here.....
We would consider the coast of Italy, Spain, etc.....but with our boys here in the US not likely moving.....also we love where we live now in Sunset Beach. NC....