France is brimming with beautiful villages — but some are more beautiful than others. At least that’s the principle behind the trademarked label “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”, or LPBVF for short
I've always wanted to go to Montreuil-sur-Mer because of the connection to Les Misérables. I looked at some photos of the villages and both look beautiful. I'm not seeing them as official LPBVF though. Maybe they have some other labels -- there are many and it gets confusing! Will be interested to know how you like that region.
Ah! I must be confused about the designation. They have a sign with four flowers on it. What does that mean? Anyway, it’s very cute—and if you go I have an excellent gîte recommendation 😊
Oh, that means it’s part of the “Villes et villages fleuris” network — a label based solely on how well the town decorates itself florally. A lot of villages prefer not to go through all the hoops to become an official Plus Beau Village de France — it’s a huge process.
We visited 2 plus beaux villages in the pas de Calais region. We are staying in Montreuil-sur-Mer and we also stopped in Saint Valery.
I've always wanted to go to Montreuil-sur-Mer because of the connection to Les Misérables. I looked at some photos of the villages and both look beautiful. I'm not seeing them as official LPBVF though. Maybe they have some other labels -- there are many and it gets confusing! Will be interested to know how you like that region.
Ah! I must be confused about the designation. They have a sign with four flowers on it. What does that mean? Anyway, it’s very cute—and if you go I have an excellent gîte recommendation 😊
Oh, that means it’s part of the “Villes et villages fleuris” network — a label based solely on how well the town decorates itself florally. A lot of villages prefer not to go through all the hoops to become an official Plus Beau Village de France — it’s a huge process.
Aha! Glad I asked 😊 We were kind of wondering because we visited a kind of ugly town that had 4 🌸🌸🌸🌸
😂😂😂😂…it must have had just the right quota of flowered balconies or bridges.
Betty Carlson Jan 29, 2025 at 6:17 AM - Edit - Reply
Hi Rosie, I just saw this comment! I don’t get notified on comments here, so was just checking back. I’m sure Hell-Bourg is stunning.
FROM Rosie Millard Jan 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM - Edit - Reply
I’ve been to Hell-Bourg. It’s very beautiful.
Judy MacMahon Nov 25, 2024 at 9:55 AM - Edit - Reply
Here’s the list Cathy – there are quite a lot of them!!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Plus_Beaux_Villages_de_France
Cathy Thome Nov 25, 2024 at 6:14 AM - Edit - Reply
Very interesting! I wonder if any of the villages I have visited in Aveyron are LPNBF?