Vézelay appears from a distance like the crown of a hill, surrounded by endless sunflower fields and vineyards. Once one of Europe's greatest religious destinations – and although the number of pilgrims has dwindled over the years, the village and its surroundings are still an obvious stop in Burgundy.
Forget your usual macarons – in Riquewihr, macarons are something else entirely. We follow the scent of freshly baked coconut macaroons through cobblestone alleys and half-timbered houses in search of Alsace’s sweetest secret.
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is best known for its classic French anise pastilles in beautiful tin cans. The candy has been made here in the traditional way since 1591.
In the heart of Alsace, along the famous Route des Vins, lies the fairytale village of Eguisheim, a place where culture and wine traditions that date back to Roman times meet.
The small village of Gerberoy in Picardy is not only a beautiful village with an abundance of roses, but the village is officially classified as "plus beaux village de France" - one of France's most beautiful villages. And I'm ready to agree!
