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

Located in southern France, along the Mediterranean Sea, the French Riviera boasts beautiful beaches, lovely cities and idyllic villages, incredible coastal views and hikes, great food, and a laidback ...

Find out the many reasons to explore the beautiful French village of Eguisheim, which is said to have inspired Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast.' In addition to beautiful alleyways, Eguisheim’s Chapelle ...

EGUISHEIM, France — As an illustrator for children's books, Lina Nordin Gee needs her brushes and her imagination. "Often I get this vision of what I want. And, it's just trying to get that down on ...

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.

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 ...