When traveling to France, towns are cultural landscapes that must be visited. Famous landmarks have been visited too many times, while the quiet and leisurely towns have a different taste.
Here are 5 of the most beautiful towns in France.
1. Giverny - Monet's Garden
The small town of Giverny in Upper Normandy is a destination for Impressionist lovers and is famous for the former residence of Monet's garden. This is where Monet lived for the last 43 years of his life. The most shining thing in the former residence is his painstakingly managed garden.
In addition to the iconic water lilies and the famous Japanese bridge, there are also various flowers that bloom in different seasons. Here you can find the colors in Monet's brushes. The town that Monet fell in love with at first sight and settled here is like a village in a fairy tale.
There are mountains and meadows and all kinds of flowers everywhere. When you arrive here, you will know that Monet's paintings are very realistic. The town is also full of art because of Monet's galleries and flower shops.
2. Colmar - Fairytale Timber House
Colmar, a small town in Alsace, northeastern France, retains the architectural style of the 16th century - a wooden reinforced house with a multi-faceted roof made of wood. The unique design makes the town full of strong Alsatian style. Colmar is located in the eastern part of Alsace, France, in the northeastern part of France, separated from Germany by the Rhine River.
It is the third largest city in the Alsace region and the heart of the vineyard region. It was also the inspiration for the architecture of Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle.
3. Riquewihr - It's more stunning than Colmar
Riquewihr is a small town about 15 kilometers from Colmar. Although it is not as famous as Colmar, its picturesque scenery is not inferior to Colmar. The cobbled streets and colorful wooden houses of this village have remained intact since the 16th century, making it known as the most beautiful town on the Alsatian Route.
There are no tourists and no noise in this mini-village, and the beautiful fairy-tale homes of the locals are hidden here.
4. The most beautiful balcony in Annecy-Alpes
Annecy is the most beautiful town in the French Alps, known as the "balcony of the Alps", also known as the "Venice of Savoie". The water of Lake Annecy comes from the snow and ice of the Alps and is known as the purest lake in all of Europe.
The Royal Island, Annecy Castle, and the Bridge of Love in the city have been integrated with the city and the scenery after years of baptism. Annecy, a highly recommended town, fades away from the hustle and bustle of Paris and is definitely a pure and fresh place.
By the lake of Annecy, many people jog and cycle around the lake. The 14-seater cruise around the lake is one hour long, with a guide in French on the way, and the lake is quite clear. There are also pedal boats that you can rent by yourself.
5. Roussillon – a red clay town on a cliff
Roussillon is one of the villages selected by the French government as a "Classic Beauty Village". The town is built on a high cliff, and the houses are all made of red rocks.
At noon, it is also desolate like the afterglow of the setting sun. The town's color comes from the rich ochre found in this soil. The color of ochre has various changes such as yellow, orange, red, etc., so it creates the particularity of the geographical environment near Roussillon.
In order to maintain and continue the unique characteristics of Hongtucheng, every household must be painted with local red powder when building a new house.
Coupled with the embellishment of different colors such as doors, windows, and potted plants, it has the reputation of being "the most suitable small town for photo shooting".
