The French Country Town Guide
$19
Most people go to France and do Paris.
Once. Twice. Maybe three times.
And then they stop there — not because there’s nothing else, but because planning beyond Paris feels complicated. Where do you even start? How do you get between towns? How do you know which ones are actually worth it?
This guide answers all of that.
Five small French towns. Each one chosen because it earns its place — not just beautiful, but the kind of place that rewards the effort of getting there. Everything you need to plan it, feel confident about it, and actually go.
What you’ll get:
The towns themselves — and why they made the cut
Annecy. Cassis. Uzès. Sarlat. Beaune. Each one covered in depth: the feel of the place, the honest take on who it’s actually for, and everything you need to decide if it’s right for you.
What to do — in town and beyond
The things worth doing, the things worth skipping, and what’s within easy reach of each town. Not an itinerary. Just enough to know how your days might actually feel.
Where to stay and where to eat
Named shortlists for each town. Not a directory — specific places, chosen because they fit the tone of the trip.
When to go
Month-by-month guidance so you arrive at the right time, not just the convenient one.
How to get there
Train times, driving logic, and what actually makes sense depending on which towns you’re combining. No guesswork.
How to put it together
Suggested routes for pairing the towns — a framework, not a formula. Visit all five or just two. Either works.
This isn’t a checklist. It’s a way into a different version of France — the one that stays with you.
You'll receive:
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