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Les Plus Beaux Villages de France 2024

The Most Beautiful Villages in France

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France isn’t just some tourist slogan—it’s an elite, officially awarded badge of honor. To even get in the running, a village has to jump through hoops.

Everyone likes to call their village “beautiful,” but in France, this is serious business. 

Who awards this title and what does it mean?

The designation “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” was borrowed from the Reader’s Digest book of the same name. Charles Ceyrac, mayor of Collonges-la-Rouge, one of the villages featured in the book, believed his village and others could be revitalized economically if they joined together and promoted themselves as the most beautiful villages in France.

How many villages are considered Les Plus Beaux Villages de France?

To date in 2024, according to their official website there were 181 total “Les Plus Beaux Villages” across various regions of France. 

The Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regions currently claim the largest share of Plus Beaux Villages.  Regions such as Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté have been stepping up their efforts to enhance their local identities and attract visitors as well.

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

The most beautiful villages in France that you can’t miss

Wines of Uzes

– 3.5+ hours experience
– 3 separate wine tastings
– WSET certified wine guide
– Transport included

Visit three micro-wineries of the Duché d’Uzès. I will take you on a stroll through vineyards and introduce you to local winemakers who truly represent the local ‘terroir’. Wine tasting included.

Wines of the Cévennes

– 6.5+ hours experience
– 3 separate wine tastings.
– WSET certified wine guide
– Transport & picnic style lunch included

Discover your new favourite wines surrounded by the beauty of the Cévennes and talking to 3 extraordinary winemakers who are creating very special wines from centuries-old vineyards. Wine tasting included.

Wine Tasting & Cheese

– 2+ hours experience
– 5 local wines
– 5 French cheeses
– WSET certified wine & cheese guide.

Be guided through a fine selection of local and not-so-local French cheeses paired with local wines. You will learn valuable techniques to help you understand how wine is paired with cheese.