The most important lesson, though, is that France is best experienced in small towns. Big cities are vivid – full of museums, cathedrals and specialist macaroon outlets – but also stressful.

France's charm extends beyond its metropoles to picturesque small towns and villages like Aigues-Mortes and Beynac-et-Cazenac. Experience the fairytale-like atmosphere and preserved medieval walls ...

France is replete with a rich history that lies within the walls and atop the hills of its ancient cities. Spectacular to see from a distance and fascinating to visit, these well-preserved places ...

The old town in France’s Menton, designated a “Ville d’art et Histoire” in 1991, rises above the Vieux-Port and is a delight to explore, especially the Rue Longue, an ancient street from ...

Thanks to its proximity to Paris, Normandy makes for an easy daytrip that's especially popular with travelers interested in seeing Monet's house and gardens or the D-Day Beaches. But if you only ...