Includes index

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 location and history of each village, and is accompanied by recommendations for monuments, museums, and other notable places to visit. Practical information includes accommodation options ranging from hotels to campsites, restaurants and markets, artisanal produce and local specialties. Details on leisure activities encompass festivals, events, and excursions that encourage visitors to explore the surrounding area on walks and hikes, by canoe, or on horseback

"New: 12 suggested walks and hikes around the scenic villages"--Cover

"Simultaneously published in French as Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Guide officiel de l'Association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France."--Page facing title page

Translated from the French