There is to be an exhibition promoting the organisation and its villages in Paris (on the railings of the Luxembourg Gardens) in the 6th arrondissement) under the banner of “France. Patrimoines & Territoires d’exception“ (France, heritage and special places) 5 March – 3 July 2022. There will be other exhibits including France’s regional parks etc. Explore France from Paris
The Les Plus Beaux Villages de France classification requires that the village meets several criteria, including
fewer than 2000 inhabitants
at least two protected sites or monuments and
must be really beautiful.
Just 164 villages in 14 régions and 70 départements make the official list of the prettiest villages of France (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France)
Newly Published (april 2019):The Most Beautiful Villages of France: The Official Guide. – this illustrated guide revealsthe beauty of rural France, with visitor information for a wealth of attractive and interesting villages in France
Carefully selected each year, the French villages featured in this official guide are replete with historical, architectural, and natural riches. An introductory paragraph presents the history of each village, and is accompanied by recommendations for monuments, museums, and other places to visit.
