Skip the lines in Paris and visit these picturesque towns and villages, where the crowds are fewer and the pace is slower.

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Yet despite its famous travelers, breathtaking countryside and renowned gastronomy, this corner of central France remains largely under the radar. “Auvergne is more of a secret than a province,” ...

PARIS – After a pleasant evening of wine-tasting — joyfully billed “Grapes and Friends!” — with a hundred or so people and oysters, charcuteries and cheeses, the mayor of the picturesque French town ...

Discover picturesque small towns where medieval architecture meets vibrant local culture and gastronomy, like Les Baux-de-Provence or Eguisheim in the Alsace wine region. Explore the varied landscapes ...

PARIS (AP) — After a pleasant evening of wine-tasting — joyfully billed “Grapes and Friends!” — with a hundred or so people and oysters, charcuteries and cheeses, the mayor of the picturesque French ...