Betty Carlson

Cahors, Lot, Occitanie: Five Special Spots

French villages and major cities grab a lot of media attention, but les villes moyennes – mid-sized towns with a population of 20,000 to 100,000 – can…

13 hrs ago •

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France: Bormes-les-Mimosas—Part 4/4

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…

Mar 14 •

Judy MacMahon—Fondatrice

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France: Marcolès, Cantal—Part 3/4

Betty Carlson takes you on an enchanted visit to one of the most recently labeled “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, or Les Plus Beaux Villages de…

Jan 30 •

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France: Villeneuve—Part 2/4

In this the second of a four-part series, I’m taking you to one of the three most recently labeled “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, or Les Plus…

Dec 26, 2024 •

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France: What’s behind the precious title—Part 1/4

France is brimming with beautiful villages — but some are more beautiful than others. At least that’s the principle behind the trademarked label “Les…

Nov 22, 2024 •

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