Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
The medieval village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie located in southeastern France has the distinction of being Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (one of 178 of the most beautiful villages in France), and deservedly so as it is nestled high in the rugged hills of the Provence Alpes Côté d’Azur. This tiny town with only 700 residents... Continue Reading →
Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the trip. Babs Hoffman Saint-Céneri-le Gérei, Normandie, France
This is the last installment in my road trip series through the south of France. Here are the links if you’re interested in the previous posts: More Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, and One That Should Be On the Road Again - From Carcassonne to Arles Ten Days in Arles - Road Trip Continued….... Continue Reading →
In 1982 an association called Les Plus Beaux Villages de France was formed to increase tourism in small villages in France. Villages with less than 2,000 residents and with historical elements are eligible to apply for the distinction. There are currently 174 such villages around France. We have visited quite a few in our travels... Continue Reading →
Le Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most stunning sites in France. We live just an hour away, and have driven past it on several occasions, and it never fails to take my breath away. Le Mont-Saint-Michel dates back to 708 when the Archangel Michel appeared in the dreams of Saint-Aubert, the Bishop of Avranches, and... Continue Reading →
Last week I wrote about some sites we have visited recently not far from our home in Normandie. This week I’ll write a little more about two of these locations, Beuvron-en-Auge, and Bayeux. After visiting Château de Canon, we headed to Beuvron-en-Auge, one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, for lunch. It was a... Continue Reading →
Saint-Suliac, located in Brittany, is one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, an official designation given to approximately 100 villages in France in order to promote tourism in small towns. This charming hamlet located along the Rance River is named for a Welsh Monk who lived here in the 6th century, and is well... Continue Reading →
Sainte Suzanne, located not far from the town of Mayenne in Normandie, has the distinction of being one of the few fortresses that William the Conqueror was unsuccessful in overtaking. He and his forces tried in vain for three years to take the town, and eventually gave up; you can read more about that here.... Continue Reading →
In 1982 an association named "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France" was created to increase tourism in the French countryside. A village must have some specific cultural or historical significance in order to be considered for this distinction. Today, there are well over 100 of these villages in France, including six in Normandie. We visited... Continue Reading →
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