France offers music, art, food and wine, and so much more. It is a country of a gorgeous language and tremendous history. Also, it is a place of romance and poetry. While big cities and places run with progress, changing bit by bit along the way, there are those small and charming towns in France that do all they can to preserve the tradition and the spirit of the old days. Here are some of them that you should visit.
The village of Gordes is in the part of France called the Luberon, and it is one of the most beautiful villages of France. It has a castle and the church on the top of the Mount Vaucluse and the rest of the village rolls down the hillsides in the cobblestone streets and the white-top, stone houses.
If the castle is what you like the most about Gordes, you will definitely love Carcassonne. This is a gorgeous, fortified town with a truly magnificent castle and a fort. The middle of this fortification was made during the stone age and the medieval architects built around it. The result is the impressive construction with over 53 watchtowers and strong walls. The heart of the town is charming streets and cute cafes and bars with great food.
To explore the genuine and authentic Alsace town, you need to visit Eugisheim. The houses are just like you would imagine them – half-beamed facades and tall, steep rooftops. Windows filled with flowerbeds and streets, narrow and paved with cobblestone. Also, Eguisheim is the home of the gorgeous Alsace vineyards. Its wine and flowers are what bring prizes from all over the Europe into this charming town.
It is impossible to visit Brittany, France and miss out on exploring the “Petite Cité de Caractére”. That is the title that Rochefort en Terre proudly carries. It has a medieval chateau in its center, once inhabited and restored by the American artist Alfred Klots. Since those days, Rocherfort en Terre is packed with interesting art, gorgeous geraniums and unique spirit.
Perhaps the most important thing about Avignon is that it used to be the city in which the Pope resided during the 1300s. The Palace of the Popes, the cathedral and the Avignon Bridge are the most famous things about Avignon. It is on the Rhone, so it lends itself as a great stop on a wonderful river cruise in France. Avignon is not all about the history. There are two very interesting art festivals that feature modern theater. The “In” and the “Off” Festival are very interesting and people come to visit the performances from all over France.
The colorful, half-timbered facades, with even more colorful flower beds are everywhere along the numerous channels of Colmar. Wandering the streets will be fun and interesting, but make sure that you make another round with a guide that will explain the historical shields in Colmar to you. There is an interesting story behind those. Learn all the secrets of “Little Venice” and enjoy it along the way.
Rosheim peacefully rests and waits for its visitors in the Haut-Rhin part of Alsace. Pass the big gates and enter the history-packed town. The church or Saint Peter and Saint Paul with its interesting architecture and historical importance will awe every tourist. But for those who want to taste history, there is a 400-year-old bakery down the road, as well. The fact that Rosheim is on the Alsace Wine Route speaks for itself to those who want to listen.
Enjoy the tastes, the smells and the sights of these wonderful places. They are charming and inviting and you will have a first-hand experience about the French history and tradition when you visit them. Moreover, you will have it in the best possible way, because, truth be told, wine and food are a very important part of the French history.
Enjoy the tastes, the smells and the sights of these wonderful places. They are charming and inviting and you will have a first-hand experience about the French history and tradition when you visit them. Moreover, you will have it in the best possible way, because, truth be told, wine and food are a very important part of the French history.
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