The 20 most beautiful villages in France

France is full of wonders, so why not travel to discover these villages that make the country's reputation! Here are 20 of the most beautiful villages in France.

Going far is good but do you know that there are little corners of paradise near you? Go to the discovery of the France and its most beautiful villages.

For a weekend or extended holiday, this ranking of the 20 most beautiful villages in France will allow you to choose where to go for a unique stay, in a unique place.

1. Domme, Dordogne

Located on a vertiginous cliff, Domme is one of the most beautiful villages in France that enjoys an exceptional view of the Dordogne valley. Its location in the Black Perigord and the harmony of its buildings make this old medieval bastide, a village very popular with travellers.

2. Gordes, Vaucluse

In the heart of Mont du Vaucluse and Parc Naturel du Luberon is the small village of Gordes. Gordes is not only one of the most beautiful villages in France by its beauty, it is also for its history, its architectural and heritage richness.

3. Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Hérault

Saint-Guilhem-Le-Désert (near Montpellier) is a village where there are no other places to go. His Abbey, a true jewel of the Roman Catholic art, is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its picturesque alleys will provide you with small clusters of local artisans.

4. Gerberoy, Picardie

The mix of doves and bricks creates a charming atmosphere that will delight more than one. This unique place of walk turns into a real rose garden thanks to its magnificent climbing rose trees from the spring. From the ruins of the old fortress to the old paved streets, Gerberoy will make you discover a part of history through its many stones.

5. Conques, Aveyron

Steps Chemins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle , Conques is a real architectural and historical pearl. Long considered an important sanctuary of relics, this village, among the most beautiful in France, is known for its abbatial church. An emblematic place of the Catholic religion, Conques is a village to be explored absolutely.

6. Olargues, Herault

Olargues is the perfect mix of different eras, from the old dungeon of the medieval castle to its church. Known for its bridge, below, emblematic by its name, The Devil Bridge Olargues has all the assets to attract many visitors.

7. Rocamadour, Lot

The Lot is a department full of beauty, and Rocamadour is proof of it. This village on the edge of the cliff is not a simple village but a religious city. It houses many religious monuments accessible by the Grand Escalier.

8. Eguisheim, Alsace

The Alsace still shows us with Eguisheim that it has many treasures. This village is not only one of the most beautiful villages in France it is also one of the most blooming. It is also the cradle of the Alsatian vineyard, it is located on the gentle hills on which many vineyards are planted. This small village will have to seduce the epicureans and lovers of beautiful stones.

9. Saint-Enimie, Lozère

It is not because the Lozère is the least populated department in France that it does not contain real wonders and Sainte-Enimie is proof of it. This medieval city is named after a legend that tells that the source of Burle at his feet would have treated Princess Enimie of leprosy. This emblematic place Gorges du Tarn is very appreciated by travellers by its beauty and its calm.

10. Beuvron-en-Auge, Calvados

Formerly owned by the family of Harcourt, whose ruins remain, Beuvron-en-Auge is a village that has been able to prevail in history. Its various historical manors attract many visitors by their beauty. Walking around Beuvron-en-Auge is a real moment of pleasure and tranquility.

11. Les Baux-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône

In the heart of Alpilles Natural Park is Les Baux-de-Provence, a small, almost magical village in a magnificent setting. This village is an obligatory passage for artists, artisans and other producers. For proof, the careers of Lights, real immersion in the works of art of different artists.

12. Piana, Corsica

The island of Beauty does not bear its name by chance, and Piana is one of the spear irons. Located near the site of the rose granite layers listed in UNESCO World Heritage, this village is in a paradise setting. Its white houses arranged in arc of circle throughout the coast give it an unprecedented charm.

13. Collonges-la-Rouge, Corrèze

Known as the City of the Twenty-Cinq Tours, this village is not part of the classification of the most beautiful villages in France by coincidence. The originality of its red color comes from the stone used the red sandstone. Collonges-La-Rouge has many stories to tell through her buildings.

14. Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, Lot

From the top of his cliff, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie dominates a meander of the Lot. This medieval village has no less than 13 historical monuments which ranks it among the must-see sites to visit in the Lot valley. Its church is one of the emblems of the city since it overlooks the whole village.

15. Salers, Cantal

In the heights of the Regional Natural Park of the Auvergne Volcanoes is a small village named Salers. Dating from the 16th century, the buildings built in volcanic stone give it a very austere charm. However, when this village appears white in the winter season, the contrast of the black stone with the snow makes it come out straight from a book of tale.

16. Rousillon, Vaucluse

At the heart of the largest ochre deposit in the world, Roussillon is a fireworks of colours and light. Over the centuries, this village has developed know-how as nowhere else. It is a magical place, full of colors to discover through its alleys and houses.

17. Najac, Aveyron

Overlooked by a fortress, the village of Najac is located along a rocky ridge above the Aveyron valley. Reaching the culminating point of the dungeon will allow you to admire an unprecedented view. Many monuments make Najac one of the most beautiful villages in France.

18. Locronan, Finistère

With an important cultural heritage, the village of Locronan is distinguished by its architecture. The church of Saint-Ronan, Irish bishop who gave his name to the village is a wonder that persisted through time. Its granite houses dating from the Renaissance give it a very authentic charm.

19. Barfleur, Channel

The smallest town in the department of the Channel, the one that ranks among the most beautiful villages in France is a port from the Middle Ages. This place crossed the times and was part of one of the villages that was released by the Americans in June 1944. It is a village to be discovered for the charm of its old granite buildings and its history.

20. Noyer, Burgundy

Sometimes medieval city or vineyard town, Noyers knows how to give a very varied picture of what it offers. From the aristocratic hotels to the vineyard houses, to the old chapels, this small village is a place where time has stopped. Often chosen for film shoots, walking around Noyers will make you immerse yourself in a world of magic and wonder.

On our side, there are many villages left to explore. Of course this list is non-exhaustive, so don’t hesitate to comment on the article to tell us what is for you the most beautiful village in France and how many of them you have visited!