France has for some years been the world’s most visited country, with a record 100 million international tourists going there last year to enjoy its culture, food and scenery. In 2022, a Belgian man even cycled 870 miles just to taste a very special croissant in Nice.
But which destination in France is a favorite among the French? Earlier this year, viewers of the TV show “Le Village Préféré des Français 2025” chose Saint Antoine l’Abbaye as France’s favorite village for 2025.
So what’s the appeal? This medieval village with cobbled streets and a stunning abbey is tucked away among green rolling hills between Grenoble and Lyon in the southeastern department of Isère. Vercors Regional Natural Park is on the village’s doorstep and the whole place bustles with performers, music, shows and stalls for the medieval festival held each year in the first week of August.
(Article excerpted from CNN)
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