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The Most Beautiful Villages of France: The Official Guide: 2020 Edition
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Product Description In this fully updated new edition, discover the 159 most picturesque French villages, with a dozen walking itineraries ranging from 45-minute strolls to extended pilgrimages. From the medieval fortress of Montrésor in the Loire to the hilltop village of Gordes in the Luberon, this illustrated guide unveils the beauty of rural France, providing complete visitor's information for these exceptionally preserved destinations. A brief history of each village is accompanied by recommendations for sightseeing, accommodation options ranging from hotels to campsites, plus restaurants, markets, artisanal produce, and local specialties. Suggested leisure activities encompass festivals, events, and excursions to explore the region on foot, by canoe, or on horseback. An eight-page supplement in this revised edition features walking itineraries through and around the picturesque villages: traverse charming medieval Saint-Amand-de-Coly in under an hour, spend a long weekend in the Land of a Thousand Lakes, or embark on a leg of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage--there are options for every ability level. From the Back Cover Discover the 159 most picturesque villages in France, selected for their authenticity, beauty, and cultural heritage by the accredited association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. These charming French destinations offer a truly unique travel experience, from the Provençal vineyards and cherry orchards of Venasque, to the medieval ramparts at Moncontour, to the snow-capped Alpine mountains surrounding Saint-Véran, the highest inhabited village in Europe. This comprehensive illustrated guide reveals the hidden treasures of France, inviting readers to explore each village through: • 159 color road maps • Local history • Sights and attractions • Accommodation options • Restaurant recommendations • Events and activities • Gastronomic and artisanal specialties This new, fully updated edition―including 12 suggested walks and hikes in and around a selection of villages―provides everything you need for a memorable trip through the most beautiful villages of France. About the Author Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, founded in 1982, is to protect and promote the heritage of villages rigorously selected for their patrimonial wealth and architectural quality. It has also pioneered an international federation of The Most Beautiful Villages in the World, which is committed to sustainable development and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage in Belgium, Quebec, Italy, and Japan.
