Skip the lines in Paris and visit these picturesque towns and villages, where the crowds are fewer and the pace is slower.

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.

Perched villages in southern France bring together scenic views, fascinating history, and an unmistakable charm. These hilltop towns, often built on cliffs or steep hillsides, were once strategically ...

This week in travel: The world’s best cheese and plenty of delicious bread to pair with it, another Italian town offering sweet deals to new residents, plus a medieval village in France that earns top ...

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France has for some years been the world’s most visited country, with a record 100 million international tourists going there last year to enjoy its culture, food and scenery. In 2022, a Belgian man ...