France is closer than it seems. On most occasions we settle for visiting Paris, a city full of magic, culture and activities so as not to get bored all summer long. But the Spanish neighbor is much more than its capital and the essence of the French can be found in its beautiful and endearing towns spread throughout its geography.
If this summer 2021 you are thinking of visiting the Gallic country, you should not miss the opportunity to get lost in its most picturesque towns that will surely make our trip something very special.
Sancerre
Chosen by the French themselves as the most beautiful town to visit in 2021. Located in the Loire Valley , the spectacular vineyards, its historical heritage and a perfect combination of culture and gastronomy, have promoted it through the Village Préféré des Français program from the chain France 3.
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🏆 #Sancerre elected # VillagePréféré des Français 2021 🇨🇵 Magnificent reward, what pride! 🍷🍇 pic.twitter.com/9VsbgKOWTL– Germain Fournier (@GermainFnr) June 30, 2021
St. Paul Wins
Located between Nice and Antibes, on the French Riviera , St. Paul Vence is considered one of the most beautiful villages in all of France. It is a neat stone village located on top of a hill and with the sea nearby that provides truly enviable views of the Mediterranean.
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SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE
In a way, the charm of the Alpes-Maritimes region is the dizziness of its orography. And it is that in this border region Gallic one goes from the high peaks to the blue Mediterranean in a few kilometers. pic.twitter.com/VBoGKsXWFw– jl cuerasolatorre (@ 2b10julio_l) November 25, 2020
Étretat
To get to know the essence of French Normandy, there is nothing like visiting Étretat, a charming town on the shores of the Alabaster Coast. It has a unique architecture, influenced by the years of the Belle Epoque and is located between two enormous cliffs: Aval and Amont.
The places for my soul.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Guard, Etretat, Normandy, France. pic.twitter.com/sW0ztkObEV– Places and circumstances (@rafael_conejero) June 24, 2021
Rocamadour
With an extraordinary landscape, Rocamadour is one of the French jewels located on the very rock of a mountain. The town is three levels high to reach one of the most impressive views in the country. Small shops line the paths of this tiny, but at the same time, fascinating place.
Francia…Rocamadur pic.twitter.com/swRcNBxu7W
— Maria (@Maria39686568) February 18, 2018





