For a less ephemeral experience, visit the 17th-century Fort de Socoa, which overlooks the Bay of Biscay.

Like Vogue, it’s recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in France.

This Provencal charmer and its surroundings can be explored in a few days.

Sailboats Moored On Canal By Buildings In Cassis, France

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It’s no wonder it’s been officially recognized as one of France’s most beautiful villages.

Be sure to wear a hat and carry enough water.

Inside its well-preserved ancient city walls are narrow streets lined with cute boutiques and a handful of restaurants.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, The fishing port at the far end of the city.Boats in the port, back from a fishing trip, with the Church of St John the Baptist in the background.

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Main square with church and fountain with statue of pope Leo IX in Eguisheim, Alsace, France

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Ardeche river and old village of Vogüé, France

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Typical village houses in a pink color with turquoise accents in Porquerolles, France

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View of Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence, France

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Cap Ferret (Bassin d’Arcachon, France), the Dunes Beach

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High Angle View Of Mountain Range Against Blue Sky, from Villard de Lans in France

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Fachwerkhäuser in Hunspach, Département Bas-Rhin in der Region Grand Est, Frankreich

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France, Haute Savoie, Chamonix, rooftops, evening, winter

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Aerial view of a town in France with white buildings and red terracotta roofs.

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Aerial view of medieval city of La Roche-Guyon, with the river Seine in the background

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Bread for sale at a market in France

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A down with red-roofed buildings with pink salt flats in the background

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