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

For every Paris, Rome, and London, there are hundreds of small European towns that offer a peek into the local culture and history with far fewer crowds. In many of these quaint communities, time ...

Perched high on a hilltop in southern France, this postcard-perfect village is all stone houses, winding lanes, and sweeping countryside views. Surrounded by rolling hills and wrapped in history, it ...

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.