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France is a country of enchantment and beauty, and its magnificent alpine peaks, castle-fortresses, and half-timbered medieval settlements hidden within vineyards look like pages ripped from a star-studded storybook with inspiration for Walt Disney® stories and charming little villages that feel frozen in time! You won’t find a land of movie-style enchantment quite like France and the real-life feel to the movie-like experiences available for travel.
After marveling at the wonder of Disneyland® Paris, or walking through the royal life of the Palace of Versailles, why not get out into the world and explore the rest of the fairytale towns France has to offer? At 1 Trip Wiser, we suggest maximizing your experience by visiting these 5 towns with fairy-tale magic each filled with individual history, breathtaking views, and the and a sense of wonder that will bring your travel dreams to life. And guess what? These towns are just simple to book tours and experiences at on Viator!
Step into a medieval tale in Dinan, a picturesque town situated alongside the Rance estuary in Brittany. Surrounded by a green landscape and fairy-tale scenery, Dinan is home to glorious views of the river, beautifully preserved half-timbered houses, and a 14th-century castle with the Celtic flag flying high.
You can wander along the old ramparts, cycle along the Ille and Rance canal or join with a collective tour that links Dinan with the famous Loire Castles and the D-Day beaches. Do not miss the chance to experience the magic of this lovely Breton town, promptly and easily book a guided experience on Viator.
Located between wine-growing areas and wooded mountains, next to the German border, Colmar is one of the prettiest locations in France. You may know it as the inspiration for Belle’s home-town in Beauty and the Beast, but this delightful little village features candy-coloured houses, cobbled-paved streets, and flower-lined canals – otherwise known as Little Venice.
You can walk like royalty past half-timbered shops, take a boat cruise over the canals, or visit during the annual Christmas market for that extra sprinkle of magic! Viator in local area offers a great selection of local tours to make the most your experience in Colmar.
A quintessential fairy-tale fortress, this is Carcassonne, the largest medieval citadel in Europe and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its grand ramparts, historical drawbridge, and 50+ turrets are mesmerizing and gives off storybook vibes.
Walk the fortified walls, visit the Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments, or take a horse-drawn carriage to the Château Comtal–the castle which inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. If you can time your visit for Bastille Day, you can also take in a fireworks show!
Rocamadour is dramatically perched on a cliff over the Alzou River canyon and looks like it stepped off a dream. You can wander around the ancient sanctuaries, see the sacred Black Madonna, or take a funicular to the mountaintop and get sweeping views of the French landscape.
In summertime, you can see knights in a medieval reenactment, and stunt riders leap into the air on horseback. You can even take a hot-air balloon ride if you want to do something truly inspired by a fairy-tale. You can also book with a company like Viator to have a guided tour to allow you to peel back the layers on this amazing village.
Eze, unlike most medieval towns feels like a modern day fairy-tale with its charming quaintness and picturesque views over the Mediterranean Sea. Wander through aromatic cacti gardens, experience an historic perfumery in Eze, and overlook the beautiful blue Mediterranean Sea glistening in front of you.
This hillside village in the French Riviera is worth the detour from larger more crowded places. Eze is part of everyone’s adventure visiting the dazzling Côte d’Azur, and most will find tour options through Viator if you are planning to have a guided experience.
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