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.

Explore Riquewihr, a charming Alsatian village ranked among France’s most beautiful. At Christmas, it becomes a winter ...

”We used to see the princes, Frederik and Joachim, running down these streets when they were little,” a local resident tells me as we top up our glasses from a carafe of chilled rosé under the early ...

Step into the magic of Riquewihr, one of France’s most beautiful villages. Nestled in Alsace, this medieval gem transforms into a Christmas wonderland with cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, ...

Head to this golden-stone village in the heart of the Dordogne for its Sunday-morning market, and you’ll come out laden with delectable treats. Producers of all manner of local produce line the narrow ...

This picturesque village in France could be your next holiday destination (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Hiding in plain sight in Southern France, the enchanting fairytale village of Eguisheim is ...

A testament to its history, France is sprinkled with beautiful villages and towns. To stand out, attract tourists or even new residents, many have turned to a variety of certificates, labels and ...

There are over 35,000 mayors in France, and over half of them oversee villages of less than 500 people. But what exactly do they do? Emilie King explains why these village leaders are an integral part ...

The Thoiry Christmas Market returns on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in this charming village in the Yvelines, located about 50 ...

Since the United Kingdom left the EU for good on 31 December, the 150,000 or so Britons residing in France are having to adapt to a post-Brexit universe. The Dordogne region in southwest France is ...

A resident of the small French village of Charmoy discovered mysterious messages written in English on the walls of his house. After years of research, he discovered that the messages were written by ...