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, ...

Within Provence, the colorful French region known for its cuisine and rich history, lies a village reminiscent of a medieval painting — Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, where stone houses against the cliffs ...

Hot air balloons take off above the tourist site of Rocamadour, southwestern France, on September 29, 2018. (Photo by FranÁois-Xavier MARIT / AFP) While France is known for being picturesque, some ...

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 ...

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 ...

France is full of beautiful places to visit but if you're after a dose of inspiration for future France holidays, then you may want to check out the country's official list of its most beautiful ...