Welcome to the 'Joucas Guided Walk', an enchanting chapter from our last journey through Provence! During a memorable 40-day stay in Bonnieux, our lovely home base, I explored ... Read more!
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Ansouis: A Picturesque Escape in the Heart of Provence
Intro Watch this short video on the Luberon! Why you should visit Ansouis The charming village of Lourmarin stands at the end of the Lourmarin Valley (a passage ... Read more!
Oppède-le-Vieux: A Quaint Provençal Village Lost in Time
As someone who has wandered the sun-drenched streets and hidden corners of Oppède-le-Vieux multiple times, each visit feels like stepping into a living painting of Provencal charm. From ... Read more!
Cucuron Revealed: Discover A Historic Village in the Luberon
Nestled in the heart of Provence, the charming village of Cucuron offers a picturesque escape into historical elegance and natural beauty. The village streets, a labyrinthine maze flanked by ... Read more!
Fontaine Basse District: Unveil the Hidden Gem of Gordes
Most visitors to Gordes tend to stick to the upper reaches of the village, seldom making their way down. The prospect of climbing back up, facing a 70-meter ... Read more!
France’s Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace
Since it was founded in 1982, the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France has grown to include a network of 172 members in October 2022. These are ... Read more!
Lourmarin in Provence: What To See and Do
Lourmarin is one of France's most beautiful villages and is located in Provence. With its picturesque scenery, historical attractions and delicious local cuisine, there is plenty to see ... Read more!
Châteauneuf, an old village and castle in Burgundy
The old village of Châteauneuf dominates the surrounding countryside of Auxois in Burgundy in a picturesque setting. The village, which is part of the association Les Plus Beaux ... Read more!
What are the most beautiful villages of Savoie?
Let’s discover together the most beautiful villages of Savoie, from the north to the south of the province. From the flowery villages on the shores of Lake Geneva ... Read more!
Lods, Franche-Comté
The small village of Lods is situated in the département of Doubs in Franche-Comté. Listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, the enviable site of Lods has ... Read more!
Sainte-Agnès, a perched village above Menton
When driving on the mountain road D22, the hilltop village of Sainte-Agnès makes a great impression. It is perched on the flank of a mountain high above the ... Read more!
Yvoire: Discover a medieval village by Lake Geneva
I’ve wandered the streets of Yvoire more times than I can count over the years, and each visit feels like stepping back into another era. Nestled on the ... Read more!
Riquewihr Christmas Market
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr is surrounded by the vineyards of Alsace. With its charming half-timbered houses, the Riquewihr Christmas Market attracts a large ... Read more!
Discover the Eguisheim Christmas Market
Eguisheim, the birthplace of the Alsatian vineyards, was chosen as the French’s most beautiful villages in 2013 during a TV programme aired on France 2. With its beautiful ... Read more!
Discover the beautiful village of Limeuil in Périgord
Limeuil is located at the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vézère Rivers in the province of Périgord. Limeuil is a perfect ‘picture postcard’ village: cobbled streets wind ... Read more!
Monpazier, Dordogne
Monpazier is located in the Dordogne département in Aquitaine in southwest France. The village is listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages. The bastide of Monpazier: A ... Read more!
Les Baux-de-Provence: Best Things to See
In the heart of the Alpilles, Les Baux-de-Provence is a picturesque emblem of medieval heritage and natural beauty. I have been to Les Baux several times and somehow ... Read more!
Gordes Revealed: Discover the Stunning Acropolis of Provence
The village of Gordes is perched on a rock at 340 metres high, on the south flank of the Vaucluse plateau, above the plain of the Calavon River ... Read more!
Roussillon in Provence: What to See and Do
Roussillon lies in the northern part of the Luberon, between the Luberon mountain and the Vaucluse Plateau. The village is famous for its ochre quarries that were exploited ... Read more!
Ménerbes in Provence: What to See and Do
The old village of Ménerbes is situated on a rocky outcrop 230 metres above sea level. The territory of the commune reaches the top of Petit Luberon in ... Read more!
