Postcard-perfect hamlets with cobbled streets, ancient fortresses and jolly fetes: it's what every visitor to France hopes to stumble upon. Thankfully, there's no need to rely on a chance encounter, ...

There are currently 180 villages in the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" network. I have visted 159 of them, hoping to finish off the list sometime next year. It's hard to narrow it down to just 10 ...

The French countryside offers some of the most enchanting and picturesque towns and villages in all of Europe. Historically significant and culturally rich, they each have unique architecture and ...

‘Des tripoux, de l’aligot et des farçous, s’il vous plaît.’ Confused? 'Bundles of sheep tripe, cheesy mashed potatoes and small fritters' aren’t quite what most expect when heading to the south of ...

When it comes to underrated destinations in Europe, France doesn't exactly top the list. A wildly popular place, it is more ...

Looking for the prettiest village in France? Every year, France votes on the places that fill their hearts, and here are the 2025 results—including everything from medieval cobblestones to Musketeers.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, culture, design and hotels worldwide. The Alsace village of Hunspach has been one of the official Most Beautiful ...

An old castle village has been voted one of the most beautiful in France with visitors flocking to see its ancient medieval buildings and picturesque streets. The charming fortified village dates back ...

The village of "Very Stupid" (Trécon) has officially been inducted as a member of the French towns and villages with funny names. It might sound like a Monty Python sketch, but this weekend saw the ...

‘Des tripoux, de l’aligot et des farçous, s’il vous plaît.’ Confused? 'Bundles of sheep tripe, cheesy mashed potatoes and small fritters' aren’t quite what most expect when heading to the south of ...