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Logo. Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (French pronunciation: [le ply bo vilaʒ də fʁɑ̃s], lit. ' the most beautiful villages of France ') is an independent association created in 1982 for the promotion of the tourist appeal of small rural villages with a rich cultural heritage.
The French Touring Club created the first competition dedicated to villages during the 1920s. Called Concours des villages coquets ('cosy villages contest') it existed until 1939. After the Second World War , the Touring Club created an itinerary of flower-decked roads ( routes fleuries ) together with the Horticultural Association and the ...
Switzerland: The Most Beautiful Villages in Switzerland, created in 2015, including 48 villages and to which the Principality of Liechtenstein is also annexed; [9] Germany: Sachsens Schönste Dörfer, created in 2011 and including 11 villages; [10] Russia: The Most Beautiful Villages in Russia, created in 2003 and comprising 11 villages; [11]
Experience memorable views of the Mediterranean and scenic coastal towns in the Cote d'Azur. The French Riviera, or Cote d'Azur, is known for its captivating scenery, Provencal culture and cuisine ...
The mansion where he lived from 1882 to 1900, La Maison de Jules Verne, is a fascinating re-creation of the author’s life and work, transporting me to the rich literary world of the 19th century.
2. Lake Placid, New York. Best known for: Winter games What makes it so beautiful: This town is set in the Adirondack Mountains around an idyllic lake. Lake Placid is surrounded by dense forest ...
Great Spa Towns of Europe: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: cultural 2021 A transnational site of 11 towns in seven European countries that developed around natural mineral water springs and bear witness to the international European spa culture. Spa town of Vichy represents this site in France. [52] 1625 Cordouan Lighthouse: Nouvelle-Aquitaine: cultural ...
The French Riviera is one of the mildest locations in the world for its latitude, owing to the Gulf Stream which moderates the temperatures in Western Europe, particularly in winter and the warming effect of the Mediterranean Sea. Because of this, the region boasts a long growing season and supports the growth of exotic flora such as Citrus ...