The Best Loved Villages of France

The Best Loved Villages of France takes the reader to forty-four of the countryª¡s most treasured locations. Always picturesque, but often well-kept secrets, the book offers insight into French village life. Visit a crumbling medieval fortress with the mayor of Lavardin or peruse the maritime objects found at sea by a mustached fisherman in Saint-Suliac, stroll along the windsurferª¡s paradise at Wissant bay or promenade through the manicured grounds of Vaux-le-Vicomte, enjoy a fresh langoustine dinner in Corsica or catch the sunrise over the fairytale castle in Montsoreau. This book offers an illustrated tour around all twenty-two regions of France, from Provence and the Alps, to Normandy and the Loire. A charming selection of aerial and intimate photographs invite the reader to explore these splendid locales, while the descriptions, anecdotes, and interviews with local village-dwellers plunge you into the individual history and character of Franceª¡s diverse regions. Feel inspired by journalist Stû?phane Bernª¡s informative and practical travel tips and recommendations, and start planning your own adventure to Franceª¡s most loved villages or simply enjoy the armchair tour.