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

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 ...

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 ...

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I've lived on the French Riviera for more than 15 years. Here are my favorite destinations in the south of France. Chrissie McClatchie writes about travel, wine, and yachting from her home on the Côte ...

Claiming the spot as the world's most popular tourist destination, France is home to numerous incredible towns and cities to explore. From the luxurious streets of Paris and its landmarks like the ...

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 ...