France's charm extends beyond its metropoles to picturesque small towns and villages like Aigues-Mortes and Beynac-et-Cazenac ...

Some of these towns are home to award-winning hotels, making it easy for travelers to explore France's ski slopes. Want to know which scenic small village to visit in France? Check out this ...

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.

nearly 20% of eligible towns have now been awarded the label. This year's list of winners reflects what makes the Tour de France so unique: a clever mix of municipalities of varying sizes, from small ...