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.

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, ...

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

Step into the magic of Riquewihr, one of France’s most beautiful villages. Nestled in Alsace, this medieval gem transforms ...

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 ...

”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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...