In this, the last of a four-part series, Betty Carlson is taking you to one of the three most recently labeled “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, or Les Plus Beaux Villages de France – Bormes-les-Mimosas.
Marcolès,: Situated in the southwest of the little-traveled Cantal department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) and home to 590 Marcolésiens and Marcolésiennes, the village is remarkably well-preserved even by stringent LPBVF standards. A bastide, or fortified town, in the Middle Ages Marcolès was accessible only through its two gateways: Le Portail-Haut and Le Portail-Bas.
Villeneuve d’Aveyron is known for its petite arcaded square, imposing fortified gates, and sleek 12th-century church... I’ll be back for Françoise Hardy. Mais oui, you read me right.
I'm delighted to announce the launch of this 4-part mini-series, in which new Contributor Betty Carlson will guide you through the three villages most recently named among the official “most beautiful villages in France”.
Come with us to experience French life beyond the cliché.
Magazine – Events – Experiences
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