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Holidays in France:9 unusual villages to visit this summer

Summer is well established, and even if the weather is not good throughout France , it's time for getaways. Although there are no specific times to travel the country and discover its sumptuous villages , the summer season remains ideal for getting away from it all. For this year, we dream of novelty and adventures. We also dream of not going too far to go more! What could be better than our beautiful country to discover unique places of their kind. Here is our selection of unusual villages in France where to spend a weekend!

Unusual villages in France:these exceptional places

France owes its beauty to the richness of its heritage. From one village to another, we will discover a unique architecture that will amaze us. We will take a leap back with the aim of medieval villages. Meet at Belvès in Dordogne , home to cave dwellings dating back to the Middle Ages.Sant’ Antonino is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Corsica and is nicknamed the "Eagle's Nest". We'll love getting lost for a weekend in the Bories village in Gordes. This city is made up of about twenty dry stone houses. A real open-air museum! Finally, to enjoy the French beauty, escape to Normandy in the village of Veules Les Roses . With its architecture and its beautiful secret gardens, we retrace the whole history of Normandy.