{"id":9450,"date":"2016-01-25T08:51:56","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T07:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=9450"},"modified":"2022-06-06T09:24:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T08:24:18","slug":"most-beautiful-villages-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/most-beautiful-villages-france\/","title":{"rendered":"The 25 Most Beautiful Villages in France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Paris is a city full of history, but it is not the only heir of the French legacy! If you want to visit France correctly, you will have to step outside the big cities. To help you out, we have made a list of the most beautiful villages in France. Each of them has its own history and heritage that makes it unique.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>1\/Cassel<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cassel 59670 (Nord)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15112\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15112\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cassel.jpg\" alt=\"Cassel\" width=\"620\" height=\"353\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/23406076@N05\/13333959524\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jean Christophe Blanquart<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To begin with, here is the French\u2019s favorite village in 2018: Cassel, the Flemish village listed as a historic monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n<p>You mustn&#8217;t miss its famous old windmill: the Kasteel Meulen (the Castle\u2019s Windmill) one of the only remnants left from the various windmills Cassel had, back in the 20th century.<\/p>\n<p>Foodwise , during your trip you will have the opportunity to visit an \u201cestaminet casselois\u201d to enjoy the best Flemish dishes.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Mus\u00e9e D\u00e9partemental de Flandre<\/h3>\n<p><em>26 Grand&#8217; Place, 59670 Cassel<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in the H\u00f4tel de la Noble Cour, you will be able to find various Flemish works of art. The architecture will also leave you speechless.<\/p>\n<p>Admire the stunning panoramic view on the Plains of Cassel from the last floor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cassel.fr\/decouvrir-cassel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Village website<\/u><\/a> (link in French)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2\/Saint-Valery-sur-Somme<\/h2>\n<p><em>Saint-Valery-sur-Somme 80230 (Somme)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15113\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/saint-valery-sur-somme.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Valery-sur-Somme\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/julien_maury\/48831577721\/in\/photolist-2hp5AMP-2hp5B8Z-2hp5ATW-2hp3GbA-2hp3FXj-2hp6st3-2hp3G5d-2hp6swQ-2hp6rQp-2hp3Gb5-2hp5BcG-2hp5B1j-2hp5BbK-8LrLTi-fz9Fzr-nV5uT1-2hp6rZH-2hp3FdU-2hp6spL-2hp3FBu-2hp5AKK-2hp6sTm-2hp3G9m-2hp5Bge-2hp5B3t-2hp6sxS-2hp6svs-2hp3FJU-2hp5AQE-2hp6sqx-2hp3EGo-2hp3G1R-8LuTdq-zXVtmQ-8LuGeJ-8LuJqN-8LrBGv-XUxnUT-z5TMnf-2amcL1N-G3vcEd-A24Z5D-XGjTEP-XiBiZA-XUx94g-yPAmdD-WCKjDy-WCKHSN-XUxxRr-XiAZDh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Julien Maury<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/mark\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to enjoy an unconventional seaside landscape, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is where you should go. You will get the chance to wander along a historical yacht harbor dating from the Greek Antiquity.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the fishermen\u2019s district of Courtgain before going to the picturesque little port of Crotoy by\u2026 train. On this authentic steam train, discover the old seaside railway network and travel back in time with this one-hour trip.<\/p>\n<p>In the village, you will be able to enjoy seafood at a very affordable price as well as Picardy specialties such as \u201cficelle picarde\u201d or \u201cg\u00e2teau battu\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: La Chapelle des Marins<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rue de la Chapelle, 80230 Saint-Valery-sur-Somme<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;La Chapelle des Marins&#8221; is said to have been built to be the tomb of the abbot Valery de Leuconay. It is nicknamed the \u201cChapelle des Marins\u201d (Seamen\u2019s Chapel) because of the weather vane which looks like a seagull instead of a rooster representing the soul of a sailor dead at sea.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saint-valery-sur-somme.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Village website<\/u><\/a> (link in French)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3\/Gerberoy<\/h2>\n<p><em>Gerberoy 60380 (Oise)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15114\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gerberoy.jpg\" alt=\"Gerberoy\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lapichon\/4492366013\/in\/photolist-7QYxUr-7R2Low-7QYug2-7R2M5f-7QYtiD-7QYvZg-7QYtUR-7R2HfL-7R2HyL-7QYsXc-HbAfxV-ovErou-HFV2pA-oMSbXX-HZYbYx-oL6GAA-oNaJCF-Hbu4a7-J7rBrK-ovDSoi-ovDiwC-oL7Tso-J4wuJA-HFWvSq-J4wmUC-J4vutC-HFUfuf-HZY29x-HFWZhW-HZXHEz-HbCmhg-Hbv6Fh-ah1Tvz-ah4Fgy-bVTpK8-ovG9z3-ovEU5J-oL8ihN-ovG4K3-oN7TgL-oL7AAh-txC5PQ-ovCvam-usijkj-J4tePS-HFUCj7-HbAt7n-ovELyc-HXD4zq-oN7My3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Lapichon<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The small village of Gerberoy and its hundred inhabitants played a vital role in French History. Indeed, the \u201csmallest city of France\u201d was a strategic point during the Hundred Years&#8217; War. During the conflict, the village had been besieged five times and dismantled three times.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by the steps of the Saint-Pierre Collegial Church, built in 1015 and rebuilt in the 15th century after it was devastated by the Brits. Since 2007, it has been hosting most of the Music Festival of Gerberoy\u2019s concerts.<\/p>\n<p>Ever since 1928, every year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantezcheznous.com\/evenements-jardin\/fete-des-roses-a-gerberoy\/\">F\u00eate des Roses<\/a> (website in French) is taking place in the village. In June, you can discover one of the \u201cmost beautiful villages of France\u201d during a month of animations and parades.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: les Jardins Henri Le Sidaner<\/h3>\n<p><em>7 Rue Henri le Sidaner, 60380 Gerberoy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The ancient fortress is now besieged by beautiful flowers. The painter Henri Le Sidanier has transformed this historical place in a breathtaking garden which you can visit after making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesjardinshenrilesidaner.com\/\">reservation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gerberoy.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Village website<\/u><\/a> (link is in French)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4\/Veules-les-Roses<\/h2>\n<p><em>Veules-les-Roses 76980 (Seine-Maritime)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15116\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/veules-les-roses-1.jpg\" alt=\"Veules-les-Roses\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sanderovski\/235964466\/in\/photolist-mRo1S-Fmfy1-LCzrgc-a1cLHa-a1cKdn-QUrbM6-uVRXH7-xnrdbK-xnrpai-uVRV13-a1demP-wqz4u8-wqz7N2-a1dbUr-f3r5Nt-vSf6t7-wbW4UN-pD5q3k-7fPBEd-JhfmN8-vSRWma-vAnJ9F-vAnogV-uVRNhd-a1g9wu-vAfg9b-vSfF4y-vQxXd9-wczEpi-vTfC1x-vSS4kv-vSSBCM-vAom2T-f3FTTq-Dt6Pt-2ifqnmP-njDn5D-rKnjZy-nhTbBa-CKyrf3-dtuc9c-4rPXij-icBVw-rKmaa3-r68ZWv-rKu7qk-dttTVt-dtu5Gx-dtzorA-dtu4Q4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sander Hoogendoorn<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to find a more picturesque city than Veules-les-Roses. Wander along the Veules, the smallest river in France. On the way, you will not only see old houses and farms but also four beautiful windmills as well. Your walk will end on the seaside where you will be able to enjoy the sun setting down on the sea.<\/p>\n<p>Fishing is the main activity in this village on Channel coast and, even nowadays, oysters are still the main serving you find in its restaurants.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: \u00c9glise Saint-Martin<\/h3>\n<p><em>Place de l&#8217;Eglise 76980 Veules-les-Roses<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Listed as a historic monument in 1996, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veules-les-roses.fr\/leglise-saint-martin\/\">Eglise Saint-Martin<\/a> (website in French), is a three nave building, rebuilt in the 13th century and destroyed in the Hundred Years War leaving only a tower remaining. It has been rebuilt once again in the 16th and 17th centuries and hasn\u2019t changed ever since.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veules-les-roses.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Village website<\/u><\/a> (link is in French)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5\/Etretat<\/h2>\n<p><em>Etretat 76790 (Seine-Maritime) <\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15117\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/etretat.jpg\" alt=\"Etretat\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/f-r-t\/15695746956\/in\/photolist-pUYNJQ-p1kYkg-oUPqHP-pEK1Ds-pEH3ZF-p1kZVF-pEH5Kp-pWUt4Z-pzaNmf-oUPmY4-pEJVoh-pRG3H9-pRG4bo-p1m2fV-pWUy2V-og2geh-6QbvQK-p1m3yB-pPwccj-fot3Ut-ve3VB-ajX6e7-ajUe3z-ajUms4-ozgsYi-og1Upo-og29eM-24zumwS-ajUfG2-oxiJco-bd5WPH-oxePa4-og1Uy1-oxtZTw-og28uk-ovtWrY-vte4Ms-og2fVG-bd5MYg-bd5HxZ-6PVwbs-Nte7DY-6QfB9L-6Qbw4X-bd5E2M-2znU4b-bd5SQx-bd5Sbr-bd5XYp-6ZWAag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fran\u00e7ois R. Thomas<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Formerly known for its fishing activity, this village is nowadays one of the most popular villages in the whole country.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important things that made its reputation is its landscape. This seaside village has a breathtaking rock formation. L\u2019Aiguille Creuse is the star of cliffs and you will be able to reach it following a hiking route.<\/p>\n<p>On the coast, you can wander for a while on the harbor in a relaxing atmosphere and even meet portraitists on the way. Then, it should be time to visit the city\u2019s historic monuments such as the Eglise Notre-Dame or the Abbaye de Montivilliers.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Clos Lupin<\/h3>\n<p><em>15 Rue Guy de Maupassant, 76790 \u00c9tretat<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You might have heard of the name of Ars\u00e8ne Lupin before. Created by Maurice Leblanc; this character has made the village of Etretat popular. It is said that the famous thief would have hidden its treasure inside the Aiguille Creuse.<\/p>\n<p>It is therefore very natural that a <a href=\"http:\/\/etretat.net\/office-de-tourisme-etretat\/modules\/content\/content.php?page=maison-maurice-leblanc&amp;lang=en\">museum<\/a> dedicated to this character has been opened inside the former home of its creator.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/etretat.net\/office-de-tourisme-etretat\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6\/Locronan<\/h2>\n<p><em>Locronan 29180 (Finist\u00e8re)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15118\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/locronan.jpg\" alt=\"Locronan\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/112343245@N04\/46093473844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massimo Frasson<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We couldn\u2019t have made this article without mentioning Locronan which is listed as a &#8220;petit village de caract\u00e8re&#8221; (small town with nice characteristics) in Brittany and was classified as a historical monument in 1924.<\/p>\n<p>Locronan has always been a place of many cultural traditions. Initially, it used to be an area for druidic cults and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.locronan-tourisme.bzh\/la-grande-tromenie\/\">trom\u00e9nies<\/a>\u201d. Locronan is also home to the traditions of the Arbre de Mai, followed by the Fire of Saint-Jean, and of the Pain de Mort, a bread blessed on November 1th and distributed to the town\u2019s population.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: \u00c9glise Saint-Ronan<\/h3>\n<p><em>289 Place de l&#8217;\u00c9glise, 29180 Locronan<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Old building built from 1430 to 1480, the Eglise Saint-Ronan has the name of the saint buried there. Highly touristic, the place has been used as a movie set in various movies such as \u201cLes Chouans\u201d or \u201cTess\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.locronan-tourisme.bzh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7\/Pont-Croix<\/h2>\n<p><em>Pont-Croix 29790 (Finist\u00e8re)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15119\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pont-croix.jpg\" alt=\"Pont-Croix\" width=\"620\" height=\"368\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a title=\"via Wikimedia Commons\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pont-Croix_9.jpg\">Moreau Henri<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\">CC BY-SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pont-Croix is a picturesque village with roman-gothic architecture which has barely changed throughout the centuries.<\/p>\n<p>When walking in the city, you will be able to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the biggest streets connecting the city center to the port. You can visit the Mus\u00e9e de Marquisat that brings back to life the daily life of Breton from the last century.<\/p>\n<p>Before leaving, don\u2019t forget to try out the local specialty; the Podig Amann.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: Notre-Dame de Roscudon<\/h3>\n<p><em>Place de l&#8217;\u00c9glise, 29790 Pont-Croix<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Collegial Church Notre-Dame de Roscudon, the historic monument of Point-Croix is well-known for its stunning facade and its impressive stained glasses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pont-croix.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website <\/a>(website in french)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>8\/Rochefort-en-Terre<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rochefort-en-Terre 56220 (Morbihan)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15120\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rochefort-en-terre.jpg\" alt=\"Rochefort-en-Terre\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/terres-de-france\/33740763083\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terre de France Resort<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If we are looking for the most beautiful village of France, Rochefort-en-Terre would probably be among the top candidates. The best way to admire its beauty is to go to the very picturesque Place du Puits where various architectural styles show the wide history of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochefortenterre-tourisme.bzh\/decouvrir\/patrimoine-et-musees\/patrimoine-bati-bretagne\/?tif_r=ff81d3ef-b474-4555-88a4-45b2b3e8b0ef&amp;Eglise-Notre-Dame-de-la-Tronchaye\">Eglise Notre-Dame de la Tronchaye<\/a> and its story. It is said that a statue of the Virgin Mary breastfeeding Jesus has been found in a tree trunk after being hidden there by a villager to protect it from the Vikings. This treasure is beleived to be what determined the location of the church, listed as a historical monument since 1931.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Ch\u00e2teau de Rochefort-en-Terre<\/h3>\n<p><em>14 Le Ch\u00e2teau, 56220 Rochefort-en-Terre, France<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t end your visit of Rochefort-en-Terre without seeing its castle. Even if you can\u2019t visit the inside of the castle, you can still enjoy a guided visit of the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.naiamuseum.com\/\">Na\u00efa Museum<\/a>, located in its garden. This museum takes its name from the witch Na\u00efa which is said to have lived in the rumble of the castle and shows pieces of art about some fantasy world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochefortenterre-tourisme.bzh\/ln\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>9\/Candes Saint Martin<\/h2>\n<p><em>Candes Saint Martin 37500 (Indre-et-Loire)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Candes Saint-Martin has the name of the bishop Saint-Martin which is said to have died there.<\/p>\n<p>Come enjoy the beauty of its landscapes and cultural areas during a hike in the region or a cruise to admire the Loire.<\/p>\n<p>The village offers several craftsmen&#8217;s shops which are always nice to visit as well as a park entirely dedicated to street-art.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: th Coll\u00e9giale Saint-Martin<\/h3>\n<p><em>Place de l&#8217;\u00c9glise 37500 Candes-Saint-Martin &#8211; France<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The construction of the Collegial Church Saint-Martin began in 1175 and ended in the middle of the 13th century. After being plundered, destroyed and vandalized twice during the Wars of Religion, and then hit by an earthquake in the 17th and 19th centuries.<\/p>\n<p>In 1840, it was one of the first buildings to be listed as a historical monument.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/candes-saint-martin.fr\/\">Village website<\/a> (website in french)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>10\/Lavardin<\/h2>\n<p><em>Lavardin 41800 (Loir-et-Cher)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15121\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lavardin.jpg\" alt=\"Lavardin\" width=\"620\" height=\"415\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ranulf1214\/6405451539\/in\/photolist-aL2BzD-rDqR3m-rDqTHb-2i8UHua-qGx267-Kfu6YN-rkcKwR-rmWSqu-qGwP3j-rGb3wL-rDwKXx-qGKfug-rmYaEQ-rmXTaW-rDqQZ4-qGJzzx-rn5wXr-roauqr-rFbvh4-rnNT9W-qHqrUU-27jqz9E-rGnSS5-rnNQLQ-rpCTMA-roQQ8z-rFffE4-rngSmK-qJDW4M-rEv1zr-rpBJQu-roMCVR-29bun4J-rGnNPW-rs5Q5m-rpCzXg-27waUs5-2acH2wA-rBXsUC-rEg46X-qHuYnD-rChupd-rEusyP-rEyoM6-rEAYe2-rEifTr-rDyjmK-rErV6d-rEsfhn-29DZ2fL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ranulf 1214<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you are entering Lavardin from the North, stop by the gothic bridge across the Loire to admire the stunning view of the city. The sight of the river, colorful forest and Ch\u00e2teau de Lavardin will leave you breathless.<\/p>\n<p>The most fascinating places to visit are, without a doubt, the museum located under the town hall, the old houses of the city and the Rotte aux Biques, a road littered with troglodyte caverns.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Ruins of the Ch\u00e2teau de Lavardin<\/h3>\n<p><em>La Grand&#8217; Rue, 41800 Lavardin<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can visit the ruins of this ancient and gorgeous castle built in the 11th century which, among other things, has resisted the invasion of Richard the Lionheart.<\/p>\n<p>Demolished by the Duc de Vend\u00f4me (Henry IV), it has never been restored to its former glory but has been listed as a historical monument in 1945.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/en.lavardin.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>11\/Montr\u00e9sor<\/h2>\n<p><em>Montr\u00e9sor 37460 (Indre-et-Loire)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15122\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/montr\u00e9sor.jpg\" alt=\"Montr\u00e9sor\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sybarite48\/49367007391\/in\/photolist-2idoPnR-2iykKaJ-2igDd9G-2irbSkg-SUEWjG-n6FAy-2UVz8A-c4QfoC-n6FAA-n6EF6-n2Q7R-2dVWx4m-RgyPGV-Ria4F2-2irbhoU-fcZ67e-TBkQ55-Czdjsg-2igDfrN-UDtZnA-CpAbhw-CtAa1Z-CwUnUq-BzK1wF-4AyHUL-v5HYt9-BDu33c-CyzbvQ-C3n98F-C1DFPB-c4Q6ss-5w1LTW-CyyUdu-CriBGG-Cyz3BJ-crq6LN-cqJN8j-uQ4LB6-CtA2CT-cs4agb-2i81Gc3-S48gmX-hY1QiL-2c7keqo-2i81HPM-RKsm9y-27QYimc-BTQ5Yy-QXpRAR-Uspzk1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Jolivet<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This town, clearly deserves its name (&#8220;mon tr\u00e9sor&#8221; means &#8220;my treasure&#8221; in French)! The village of Montr\u00e9sor got second place at the vote for the most beautiful French village in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the most stunning views of the village from the Indrois\u2019 balconies. Hiking aficionados will love walking along this two-kilometer path surrounded by water and vegetation. In summer, enjoy a different atmosphere thanks to the park\u2019s sound and light shows; it\u2019s the \u201cNuits Solaires\u201d (&#8220;Sunny Nights&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p>For a tasty break, don\u2019t miss the local specialty: a traditional recipe of macaroon dating from the Middle-Age.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Ch\u00e2teau de Montr\u00e9sor<\/h3>\n<p><em>11 Rue Xavier Branicki, 37460 Montr\u00e9sor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Ch\u00e2teau de Montr\u00e9sor, built in the 11th century offers luxurious decor and is surrounded by a romantic-style garden.<\/p>\n<p>The castle was used as a hospital during the First World War and was listed as a historical monument in 1996.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/montresor-touraine.e-monsite.com\/\">Village website<\/a> (website in french)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>12\/Rocamadour<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rocamadour 46500 (Lot)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15123\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rocamadour.jpg\" alt=\"Rocamadour\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/patrick_nouhailler\/14648552106\/in\/photolist-ojrEcd-omtxji-omty6D-o4ZP7e-omrQLU-o4ZPqR-ojrAey-omtsfa-s67XNe-26GMgDy-27Pqh2P-M2K7xK-AuHSD-TWwWxN-2Qhf9K-AuHSH-yccvX2-3eJDWt-9QYdzV-cfWwro-2ghc1k-2fwrhN-2gmBcS-8gjQSm-2ghehV-2fsnJP-2fwrfQ-2ghdHi-rNJ3NV-s63m1S-rNJ1iz-B6bFd1-AtpyE7-aDiT5Q-aDiU15-aDiTsf-aDiUko-2fqSXx-6SonEo-26iYYZP-aDiS6G-aDiPW5-aDiUJU-bBsv3G-aDiN83-aDf1Q6-aDeWDg-aDiR3d-aDiPy9-aDdJAH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Nouhailler<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rocamadour is not only one of the French&#8217;s favorite villages, but it\u2019s also a \u201csanctuary-village\u201d. Also called the \u201cCit\u00e9 Sacr\u00e9e\u201d Rocamadour is, indeed, a crucial stop on the Way of Saint-James of Compostela.<\/p>\n<p>Its origins seem to run back to Prehistory, as seen with the mural paintings of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk\/\">Grotte Pr\u00e9historique des Merveilles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s ramparts, vestiges of the 14th century, are a must-see: from there, you will be able to enjoy a stunning view on the entire village.<\/p>\n<p>Rocamadour is also a fantastic place for animal lovers with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rocherdesaigles.com\/\">Rocher des Aigles<\/a> (eagle rock) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-foret-des-singes.com\/\">For\u00eat des Singes<\/a><u> (monkey forest)<\/u>.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Rocamadour<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rue de la Mercerie, 46500 Rocamadour<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Walk up the stairs and its 216 steps to access a whole new world. From the Basilique Saint-Sauveur to the Crypte Saint-Amadour and the Chapelle Saint-Michel and seven other chapels, you will have a lot to discover in this religious sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>The icing on the cake would be inside of the Chapelle de la Vierge where you can see the gorgeous Vierge Noire (Black Virgin Mary) of Rocamadour.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-dordogne-valley.co.uk\/\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>13\/Saint-Cirq-Lapopie<\/h2>\n<p><em>Saint-Cirq-Lapopie 46330 (Lot)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15124\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/saint-cirq-lapopie.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Cirq-Lapopie\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/paspalletas\/8128258463\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manuel Alende Maceira<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Without a doubt, this is most impressive village of this list; Saint-Cirq-Lapopie has everything you can love and was the French people&#8217;s favorite village in 2012. The village is home to thirteen historical monuments. There are still some houses dating from the 12th to 15th centuries. The castle ruins are also something you won&#8217;t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p>The Chemin de Halage offers a beautiful view with its wall sculptures and soothing river.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: \u00c9glise Saint-Cirq-et-Sainte-Juliette<\/h3>\n<p><em>Le Bourg 46330 Saint-Cirq-Lapopie<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The church -which used to be a chapel- is dedicated to Saint-Cirq, the youngest martyr, and to her mother, Sainte-Juliette. Built in the 16th century and rebuilt several times since then, the building was listed as a historical monument in 1911.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidays-cahors.co.uk\/discover\/monuments-and-history\/discover-saint-cirq-lapopie\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>14\/Cordes-sur-Ciel<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cordes-sur-Ciel 81170 (Tarn)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15125\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cordes-sur-ciel.jpg\" alt=\"cordes-sur-ciel\" width=\"620\" height=\"449\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/g-alain\/6865349040\/in\/photolist-bsEH5U-bsQgmj-xjb6yw-wo6xpK-wn2kNT-nyPiJZ-8y9Z6N-x3sLhK-x3mfgf-wnWFrf-25Ac7T2-xi7g2o-nwLsjy-2jr8ei-nhjxZv-nhjwMv-nyPiYB-nwLqKS-nyPh2R-nhjDps-nywbhe-nhjEcb-nywaSM-nhjtqP-nyyKcu-nhjv1n-nyPZb3-nhjD2W-nhjyQP-nhjxda-nyPZsA-nhjy24-nyPZzQ-nAA4rc-nhjERs-nyyLVQ-nhjuQH-SdJhc4-adX3ak-nAA4Bn-nyPgQZ-ae13W5-JPWkXs-nhjFqo-nwLqAy-6pSzKk-6iL6Vz-884qen-RgKSKJ-ae16kb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lain G<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cordes-sur-Ciel was votes \u201cthe French people&#8217;s favorite village\u201d in 2014 and even the famous writer Albert Camus talked about the place, saying that: \u201cA Cordes, tout est beau, m\u00eame le regret.\u201d (in Cordes, everything is beautiful, even regrets)<\/p>\n<p>One of the things he loved most was likely the pink fog you can admire in the morning which makes the village seems like it is floating in the sky, thus giving the fog its name.<\/p>\n<p>Come walk along its ramparts and gothic facades while eating a tasty \u201ccroquant de corde\u201d, a dessert made with sugar, almonds and eggs.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: \u00c9glise Saint-Michel<\/h3>\n<p><em>22 Place Saint-Michel, 81170 Cordes-sur-Ciel<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Step inside this stone church and its huge tower. Even if the outside can seem small, you will be stunned by the beauty and the splendor of its pillar rooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cordessurciel.fr\/en\/\">Village website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>15\/Saint-Guilhem-le-D\u00e9sert<\/h2>\n<p><em>Saint-Guilhem-le-D\u00e9sert 34150<\/em><em> (Languedoc-Roussillon)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15126\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/saint-guilhem-le-d\u00e9sert.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Guilhem-le-D\u00e9sert\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shinra34\/8624295361\/in\/photolist-e96LxB-egJjNa-egJgJv-y1gubV-7Q4jK2-7Q4od6-7Q7DAC-7Q7DVW-7Q4kYa-7Q7ETw-7Q4jLZ-7Q4jqg-7Q4kfc-7Q7DG3-7Q4kNx-7Q7DDw-7Q7E17-7Q4jYX-7Q7E37-7Q7DNf-7Q4mvM-7Q7FNG-7Q4kcp-7Q7GbS-7Q7E79-7Q4nik-7Q7F35-7Q7E9L-7Q7Exq-7Q7Em5-7Q7EuG-7Q4kBB-7Q7Eom-7Q7FdS-7Q4nQe-7Q4m7e-7Q4kyx-7Q4kET-7Q7Eho-7Q4m4n-7Q4nUv-7Q7EWN-7Q7GtA-7Q7EN3-248oMSb-7Q4mi2-7Q7FbJ-7Q7EKN-7Q7ErC-7Q7Fn1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marc Meynadier<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Saint-Guilhem-le-D\u00e9sert was built in 804 in a place far from all other civilizations by Saint-Guillaume.<\/p>\n<p>Every day of the year, pilgrims walking the Walk of Saint-James of Compostela across this treasure of Roman art. Come visit the beautiful abbey on your own or follow a tour guide. Several holy relics -including the incredible Holy Cross- will be awaiting you inside<\/p>\n<p>Walk along the streets of this real medieval town and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while sitting down at a flowery terrace.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Ch\u00e2teau du G\u00e9ant<\/h3>\n<p><em>18 Rue Corniche de Nostra Dona, 34150 Saint-Guilhem-le-D\u00e9sert<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Standing proudly on top of the mountain next to the village, the Ch\u00e2teau du G\u00e9ant is the other thing-to-see during your visit at Saint-Guilhem-le-D\u00e9sert.<\/p>\n<p>Its name comes from the tale saying that a giant used to live in the castle before getting banned by Guilhem. Nowadays, you can\u2019t visit the ruins, but you can enjoy the view from afar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintguilhem-valleeherault.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>16\/Les Baux-de-Provence<\/h2>\n<p><em>Les Baux-de-Provence 13520 (Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15127\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/les-baux-de-provence.jpg\" alt=\"Les-Baux-de-Provence\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/utopiaecologica\/21705831065\/in\/photolist-7kKYTR-cZCQ7U-ebxVa4-9R2j3C-dEu93y-dEnGdT-G8AVF5-z554mD-pjXpNA-4fv69e-aqWj12-y8ciux-6oKVY5-hRdS2-inhJC-bWyQTA-o6G6Dg-onXKr1-5jLuo-9QYqXz-adCoQU-9R2geG-9QYtVB-9QYuUR-9QYpQa-9QYnzR-9QYmKR-9R2bxY-9R2kAQ-9QYjYM-9R2cTJ-9R2pNY-9R2qYA-9QYsj8-9R2aSy-9QYy8X-rQSev-9R2foy-9QYmbB-7kKYYe-a5ispW-9QYqjK-P8BgYH-e9Rvcw-rDnoGz-wtQ1Nu-xrAxB3-6CSsJb-aB2XS-om8LdL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Albert Torello<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Les Baux-de-Provence is a village located inside the Parc Naturel R\u00e9gional des Alpilles and built in 1821 after the discovery of bauxite, a rock with a high amount of aluminum.<\/p>\n<p>In the city\u2019s park, come and admire the \u201cCarri\u00e8res des Lumi\u00e8res\u201d a cluster of visual and sound spectacles exposing famous artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso.<\/p>\n<p>The Eglise Saint-Vincent will dazzle you with its Roman style and enormous stained glasses built in the 13th century.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Ch\u00e2teau des Baux de Provence<\/h3>\n<p><em>Ch\u00e2teau des Baux de Provence &#8211; 13520 Les Baux de Provence<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Ch\u00e2teau des Baux de Provence is located on the highest hill of the village. Built in the 16th century, then demolished and rebuilt several times, there are now only ruins left of the castle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesbauxdeprovence.com\/en\/home\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>17\/\u00c8ze<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00c8ze 06360 (Alpes-Maritimes)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15128\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00e8ze.jpg\" alt=\"Eze\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/valdiney\/5334164382\/in\/photolist-98mZeq-2fjrqxq-2guiTFa-67AHrB-wq4wWC-6p7bgP-5Sv8LB-YVYPYU-2guiWjm-RpRzje-5SzeVh-5Sv9TM-BYHANs-XYVkY8-5Szrru-6p7aWt-2iJQumi-6vx46V-YVYMoJ-6vx4pR-Z1zvMu-Z32rGJ-XVu1ps-Z1b2oM-YVYPcJ-YVYJbb-YVYLEQ-Z1BrQN-67ER2d-E791uR-BYHBqE-decLe2-XYVnzz-4m69wR-g5Bpar-decLWG-67AEgp-Y4z3QR-4macR5-YVYHC7-4m6aM2-XYVieR-4m69V8-5hPuMG-YG1QRQ-4m69Ht-YVYQAq-Z36fCm-oaZFwo-decLQv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valdiney Pimenta<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Eze is a stunning village offering a beautiful view on the sea which is a great place to visit in Spring before tourists take over the city.<\/p>\n<p>Its orange and yellow Mediterranean architecture and cobblestone streets, aged of over 1500 years, won\u2019t fail to amaze you.<\/p>\n<p>Located not far from Nice, Eze welcomes you inside the Fragonard and Galimar perfumeries. If you\u2019re lucky, you may even find the mobile tea house, Le Caf\u00e9 Qui Roule, where you will be able to sit down and enjoy the peace and quiet.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Jardin Exotique<\/h3>\n<p><em>20 Rue du Ch\u00e2teau, 06360 \u00c8ze<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Eze welcomes you in its sumptuous exotic garden located next to the steps of the city castle. Enjoy its colorful flora and clear view on the horizon. A must see!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eze-tourisme.com\/en\/\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>18\/Peillon<\/h2>\n<p><em>Peillon 06440 (Alpes-Maritimes)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15129\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/peillon.jpg\" alt=\"Peillon\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cr\u00e9dits photo : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fischerfotos\/8722255804\/in\/photolist-o6W3q9-QnMfAk-ehKSrs-ehE6wB-ehKQWJ-ehKRgW-ehKQLL-ehE8en-ehE7WM-ehE7CD-ehE7u4-SjRrWy-SR7ki9-5K73oJ-o8NWtc-5KfZtM-pRJrm7-q72ano-q728ZU-yLYVb-bvSVtZ-e6x49y-bs8XY7-5cB2m5-bEPWXX-fFG6Ns-fFG8vU-fFG5yG-5vnQtG-5vnQrJ-5vivFi-5vivH4-qyiRxD-8JzBGY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Fischer<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Peillon is a city which was first mentioned in \u00a012th century texts, but some think it could have been lived in ever since Prehistoric times.<\/p>\n<p>While still unknown to most, this paradise will offer the perfect setting for quiet walks and hikes or exciting rock climbing sessions.<\/p>\n<p>The Chapelle des P\u00e9nitents Blancs, located below the village exhibits murals from Giovanni Canavesio dating from the 15th century.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: \u00c9glise de la Transfiguration<\/h3>\n<p><em>Mont\u00e9e de l&#8217;\u00c9glise, 06440 Peillon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Also called the \u201cEglise Saint-Sauver\u201d, this church was originally a Roman church dating from the 12th century. However, the 15th century this small church was buried under a bigger and more prestigious church.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peillon.fr\/\">Village website<\/a> (french version)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>19\/Moustiers-Sainte-Marie<\/h2>\n<p><em>Moustiers-Sainte-Marie 04360 (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15130\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/moustiers-sainte-marie.jpg\" alt=\"Moustiers-Sainte-Marie\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shadowgate\/10424948246\/in\/photolist-gTdzV1-8AZH5S-8AWAtZ-8AWB6i-gT5ydB-gT4cbQ-8cVank-Q1Scry-gT4K9g-oRLT8B-KV9nzi-fS9We6-LqAFtf-LK2dqF-KUX2ky-KV9pbz-Zx2CA2-2aj4B49-p32dCX-KUXkcL-LP4x8Y-LGwnYQ-ZsK7RJ-LS69gH-LqB1CY-LS6j5F-6KrLhK-6PbgHY-8Ak7jy-KV99ii-KV9z5n-6KrLZT-A9gTnj-p33o5Q-6KrNdp-p33dkj-cfcKfo-8Ah4zk-8Ak7Bu-8Ak6CQ-8Ak9iY-NfWeSY-pjfqzH-6KvX6U-8Ak9WA-LqAW6m-8Ak6o1-8Ah4cM-8Ah2CH-8Ak6uj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shadowgate<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is located inside the Parc Naturel R\u00e9gional du Verdon, inside the UNESCO G\u00e9oparc de Haute-Provence, offering a green environment such as you have rarely seen.<\/p>\n<p>The village has had earthenware and olive growing cultures since the Bronze Age. Even nowadays, in its restaurants, you can enjoy some tapenade made from the local olives or you can visit the Mus\u00e9e de la Fa\u00efence.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Beauvoir<\/h3>\n<p><em>Moustiers-Sainte-Marie 04360 (en hauteur)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Built on top of an old marital temple dated from 470, the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Beauvoir offers a breathtaking view on the village and its landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>You can access this historical place following a hiking route beginning in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>20\/Saint-V\u00e9ran<\/h2>\n<p><em>Saint-V\u00e9ran 05350 (Hautes-Alpes)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15131\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/saint-v\u00e9ran.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-V\u00e9ran\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sergerobert\/5973846736\/in\/photolist-pQ2VNA-dn7EPB-5Hp3Wh-aPCmBT-a6QzeR-reWrpP-a6TssA-a6T7ys-a6QwCa-a6TnCm-rfbHy4-a6QnQv-a6TpxJ-a6TBb7-a6TtKQ-oGiMn5-dnMeJT-aHX3JM-2iLS6Qp-a6TjXs-a6TkBs-oGku1R-a6TBZj-a6T6PS-a6TgH3-a6sfDD-a6TzPG-a6T5T9-a6T42h-a6Qaji-a6T34N-a6QHfK-opQMNy-vXBCEw-a6Twvw-64Xtc5-dnMja1-opQZzi-oGm6P4-oEh6es-a6T1h3-oGjpqN-opRMAL-oG3gUX-64XuSU-64XrfL-oEhBWu-oG3h6Z-a6QikV-amL5jB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Serge Robert<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you like skiing, Saint-V\u00e9ran, the highest village in Europe, is the place for you. Here, you will be able to follow several hiking routes in the beautiful and sometimes snowy setting of the Parc Naturel du Queyras.<\/p>\n<p>Wander in the streets of one of the \u201cmost beautiful villages of France\u201d while admiring the charming wooden cottages which are very popular in that region. One of the village&#8217;s most famous building, dated from the 17th century, is now a museum you can visit to learn more about the village and its region.<\/p>\n<p>Saint-V\u00e9ran became prosperous throughout the centuries thanks to its copper mines; visit the Mine de Cuivre des Clausis and its authentic atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Maison du Soleil<\/h3>\n<p><em>Le Bouticari \u2013 Le Ch\u00e2telet, 05350 Saint-V\u00e9ran<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We call Saint-V\u00e9ran the \u201cplace where roosters peck the stars\u201d because of its high-altitude setting.<\/p>\n<p>Astronomy lovers and other curious people are welcomed at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintveran-maisondusoleil.com\/\">Maison du Soleil<\/a> (website in French). There are guided visits about the sun, the stars, the light and colors, as well as many more attractions for the young and old are waiting for you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>21\/P\u00e9rouges<\/h2>\n<p><em>P\u00e9rouges 01800 (Ain)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15132\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/p\u00e9rouge.jpg\" alt=\"P\u00e9rouges\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/freakland\/6217728679\/in\/photolist-atru7B-atHs69-Z2eui-attKUh-atriKe-fiwFaP-aKZ1nB-atEHBn-atGASn-ekqryi-7BMZY8-cvBo4o-cv5na7-cv5bZJ-cv5iqL-cv5tZo-cv5pB5-cv5qBY-cv5dvA-cv5zDf-cv5yvo-cv5D8W-cv5v6h-cv5BXN-LtQF7d-cv5AZh-cv5wgE-fiwziT-cv4N9m-UkbKS9-cv5rKj-cv5Gvd-cv5xnU-cv5sT9-cv5hf5-cv5EfQ-cv5kQY-cv5Nh9-eLonpo-cv4ZWU-cv5eGJ-cv5KWj-cv4YKy-cv5oys-cv5FkY-cv5g3W-cv5JQC-cv5jKU-cv5HDs-cv4RkG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Sanz<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>P\u00e9rouges is a charming medieval village located 40 minutes away from Lyon.<\/p>\n<p>The medieval city was built between the 13th and 14th centuries where there used to be a castle which is now completely gone. You just can\u2019t visit the city without admiring the remains of the city\u2019s fortifications and its Porte d\u2019En Bas and Porte d\u2019En Haut.<\/p>\n<p>After your walk, come and relax at the terrace of one of the local restaurants to enjoy a \u201cgalette de P\u00e9rouges\u201d, a sweet pie -a local specialty.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: \u00c9glise Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<\/h3>\n<p><em>5186 Rue de la Porte d&#8217;En Haut 01800 P\u00e9rouges<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Just next to the Porte d\u2019En Haut is the fortified church of the village. This place of worship built in the 15th century is dedicated to Saint Mary-Magdalene. You can admire its detailed gothic architecture bringing you back to the Middle-Age.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>22\/Plombi\u00e8res-les-Bains<\/h2>\n<p><em>Plombi\u00e8res-les-Bains 88370 (Vosges)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in the Vosges, at an altitude of 420 meters, the \u201cthousands balconies town\u201d is a lovely thermal village which has been host to many famous visitors throughout the centuries: Louis XV, Napol\u00e9on Bonaparte, Montaigne, Voltaire, Alfred de Musset and Goya&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Plombi\u00e8res-les-Bains is impressive due to its many terraced gardens which you will enjoy visiting under the warm sun.<\/p>\n<p>The village also has its fair share of mini-parks with scale models of castles and monuments, as well as a mini-golf.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Spa Baln\u00e9o Romain Caloda\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p><em>Avenue des Etats-Unis, 88370 Plombi\u00e8res les Bains, France<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Spa Baln\u00e9o Romain Caloda\u00e9 is one of the most prestigious spa in this thermal station with its thermal baths filled with water appreciated due to its medical virtues.<\/p>\n<p>In this historical place dating from the Roman Era, you will be able to get massages in a sumptuous room decorated with mosaics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.plusbeauxdetours.com\/Fiche\/Detail\/1238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a> (website in french)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>23\/Eguisheim<\/h2>\n<p><em>Eguisheim 68420 (Haut-Rhin)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15133\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eguisheim.jpg\" alt=\"Eguisheim\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/imagineitall\/43351680375\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eleazar<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Eguisheim was elected as the French people&#8217;s favorite village in 2013 and is still nowadays one of the \u201cmost beautiful villages in France\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Come enjoy its typical Alsatian architecture and its vineyards and wine cellars created during the Roman Era. During the Christmas period, don\u2019t miss its Christmas market, one of the most beautiful in Alsace.<\/p>\n<p>The village has three dungeons built with Haut-Eguisheim\u2019s pink sand-stones and located at an altitude of 591 meters. The three buildings used to form a castle which is now destroyed.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-L\u00e9on-Pfalz<\/h3>\n<p><em>4 Place du Ch\u00e2teau Saint-L\u00e9on, 68420 Eguisheim<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Located in the city center, come and discover the Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-L\u00e9on-Pfalz. In its garden, admire the gorgeous aforenamed fountain and the Chapelle Saint-L\u00e9on IX.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourisme-eguisheim-rouffach.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>24\/Riquewihr<\/h2>\n<p><em>Riquewihr 68340 (Haut-Rhin)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15134\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/riquewihr.jpg\" alt=\"Riquewihr\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/minnx\/42843230361\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hminnx<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A very prosperous medieval town back in the 17th century, Riquewihr also has a sumptuous Alsatian Christmas market.<\/p>\n<p>In spring, the city starts to bloom and offers a gorgeous and colorful setting. Several vineyards and wine caves can also be visited as well as three of Ribeauvill\u00e9\u2019s castles, located just on the border of the village.<\/p>\n<p>As for local specialties, try out Riquewhir\u2019s famous choucroute which you can enjoy in the Brasserie du Vignoble, with a beautiful sight on the agricultural holdings.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: the Old Town<\/h3>\n<p><em>Vieille Ville, 68340 Riquewihr, France<\/em><\/p>\n<p>More than a simple monument, it\u2019s all of Riquewhir\u2019s old town which you will have to visit during your trip here. Wander along its Alsatian streets with sculpted buildings and inner yards hosting old wells and fountains.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com\/LEI\/Dolder-Belfry.htm?HTMLPage=\/en\/visit\/museums.htm&amp;action=&amp;page=1&amp;commune=&amp;categorie=1900045s1900200&amp;genre=1900009&amp;nom_recherche=&amp;ID=269000044&amp;GENRE=1900009&amp;CATEGORIE=1900045&amp;langue=2&amp;sessionalea=0,8154718\">Mus\u00e9e du Dolder<\/a>, is the historical symbol of the village just as its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com\/LEI\/The-thieves'-tower-and-the-winemaker's-house.htm?HTMLPage=\/en\/visit\/museums.htm&amp;action=&amp;page=1&amp;commune=&amp;categorie=1900045s1900200&amp;genre=1900009&amp;nom_recherche=&amp;ID=269000045&amp;GENRE=1900009&amp;CATEGORIE=1900045&amp;langue=2&amp;sessionalea=0,6460535\">Tour des Voleurs and Maison des Vignerons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>25\/Kaysersberg<\/h2>\n<p><em>Kaysersberg 68240 (Haut-Rhin)<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15135\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/keysersberg.jpg\" alt=\"Kaysersberg\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/olibac\/409655764\/in\/photolist-CcAoq-cU1Ubq-2gQnX9v-AkN4mq-ypUcNz-2hsrfk8-MXasAV-NR2HX1-2gQn6oC-pVM4Qm-qaYf2W-ZK1682-pVWCsX-qb16Bq-qdg7ez-qdaefk-qd6B2F-qaeT2o-pVJQPe-YDqzkH-ZmjRnf-ZEKqqE-879dZ3-2gQnZkV-znCzzz-2gQo3Tr-2gQnbMJ-z5aFmj-z5guFP-z5bp4W-zkHSZC-zjtqsh-z5gbce-ypKFs1-z5gsrD-8mDV8F-zmNq2r-2gQo2Ku-2gMPXjM-fnjuiE-anWtZU-6wYxT4-6x3Jsy-2gQo2XP-2gQo5a9-2gQnP8A-2gQnVAA-8mH4xW-fns8Xh-2hEy21e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OliBac<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Welcome to one of the most flowery villages in Alsace and also the bearer of the title of \u201cFrench people&#8217;s favorite village\u201d in 2017. Fun fact: the trophy actually got stolen just a few weeks after the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>This village got built around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaysersberg.com\/en\/lei\/detail\/6\/230103289\/2207\/le-chateau-de-kaysersberg-kaysersberg-vignoble.htm\">Schlossberg<\/a> castle, built in the 13th century. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaysersberg.com\/en\/lei\/detail\/6\/269000079\/2050\/musee-memorial-du-linge-orbey.htm\">Mus\u00e9e M\u00e9morial du Linge<\/a> honors the memory of the 17.000 fallen German and French soldiers during a battle nearby.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you are visiting the city during winter, don\u2019t miss the beautiful Kayserberg <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noel-a-kaysersberg.com\/en\/christmas-markets\">Christmas Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Must See: \u00c9glise de l&#8217;Invention-de-la-Sainte-Croix<\/h3>\n<p><em>41 rue du General de Gaulle, 68240 Kaysersberg, Kaysersberg-Vignoble, France<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It is hard to miss this sumptuous church, built in bricks, and its unique bell tower. This is where the tomb of the wife of the world-famous musketeer d\u2019Artagnan, Anne-Charlotte de Chanlecy is held.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaysersberg.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris is a city full of history, but it is not the only heir of the French legacy! 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