Take a family stroll through the most beautiful hidden villages in France
The arrival of summer gives you ants in your pants. It's like a desire to leave and escape with your family. This year, it's decided, you will go and discover a little corner of paradise in France. There are so many wonders nearby, that it would be a shame to miss out! What if we took a virtual walk together in the most beautiful hidden villages in France?
Barfleur in Brittany: a seaside village to visit with the family
Head for Brittany and the Cotentin, and the magnificent port of Barfleur where fishing boats and pleasure boats mingle. By taking the customs officers' path, you can go to the Gatteville lighthouse , which at 75 m high, is the second highest lighthouse in Europe! If you like getting up early, you can watch the fishing boats return, a spectacle that is always astonishing for those who are not used to it! For your lunch break, you will enjoy the famous Blonde de Barfleur in one of the port's restaurants, a mussel with an inimitable flavor! At low tide, the children will be delighted to go fishing on foot to collect shellfish and crustaceans. Unless they prefer to practice one of the many water sports offered in Barfleur and its surroundings: sailing, canoeing in the river, sea kayaking, wave skiing, pirogue, etc.
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Gerberoy in Hauts-de-France: a secret place less than two hours from Paris
If you dream of a secret place not far from Paris, we invite you to take a walk in the charming village of Gerberoy, in Hauts-de-France. In Picardy, roses are cultivated with passion. In Gerberoy, it has been a tradition since the painter Henri le Sidaner settled there in 1901 and encouraged each villager to plant a rosebush in front of their house. In 1928, he organized the first Fête des Roses , which has taken place every year since that time. While strolling, don't forget to visit the artists and craftsmen of the village. In the workshop-boutique of Stéphanie , the potter of Gerberoy, you will discover creations mixing crafts and art: tableware, decorative objects, buttons, jewelry and sculptures. She will be happy to show you around and may even offer you to participate in a class or internship. There is still much to discover in Gerberoy. So, if you are spending this summer in Picardy, don't forget to take a detour to the village of a thousand roses!
Bargème in Provence: an authentic village in the hinterland
If you are passing through Provence this summer, and you want to get away from the crowds of the coast, the authentic aspect of Bargème will enchant you. Located in the Verdon Natural Park, this “precious stone set in the rock”, as the locals say, is nestled at an altitude of 1100 meters, the roof of the Var. Bargème is a medieval village that will please lovers of nature and wide open spaces. The place is ideal for hiking and swimming in the white waters of the Artuby. If you like unusual and ecological accommodation, the educational farm of Saint-Pierre de Verdon offers stays in yurts, teepees, caravans or cabins. The place is a real little paradise for children. On the program: visit to the farm and the organic vegetable garden, contact with the animals (chickens, geese, peacocks, turkeys, turtles, rabbits, donkeys, llamas, sheep, ponies, horses, etc.), pony or donkey rides!
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Mortemart in New Aquitaine: a rare gem in the heart of Limousin
You probably don't know Mortemart yet. This village located in Haute-Vienne is nevertheless one of the most beautiful villages in France. The Carmes convent, built in the 14th century, once welcomed pilgrims passing through. Today, they have been replaced by artists, whose workshops you can visit. The old market hall, restored in 2013, shows that Mortemart was also an important commercial center, where fairs and markets used to take place. You will surely enjoy a gourmet break at the “Relais de Mortemart” before going on a hike, a horse-drawn carriage ride around the village or a discovery trail by bike. Don't forget to take a little trip to the “Bouquinerie des Carmes”. You can buy second-hand books there, in French and English, and even, if you feel like it, taste them on site, in the reading garden. Here, we read, but not only. You can rent a bike (electric or not) to go for a ride in the surroundings, or a donkey for a walk. In Mortemart, everything is simpler! It's the haven of peace, impossible to find, that you dreamed of for your family!
