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This Medieval Town Is France’s Favorite Village—and It’s One of the Most Beautiful Places in the Country

Travel + Leisure | Travel Reviews, News, Guides and Tips·Chrissie McClatchie·about 1 month ago
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Nestled between Lyon and Grenoble in southeastern France, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is famed for its Gothic abbey, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old stone houses. The medieval gem was crowned "France's Favorite Village" in 2025. Explore the town's history at the Abbaye de Saint-Antoine, enjoy medieval festivals, and savor regional specialties like walnuts and Saint-Marcellin cheese. Located South of Lyon in the Isère départment, among the rolling peaks of the Chambaran mountains, is the little village of Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye. The commune is rich in French religious and cultural heritage, and a visit here truly feels as if you're stepping back in time, with its charming cobbled pedestrian streets and centuries-old stone houses. So charming, in fact, that in 2025, the French voted to crown it " Le Village Préféré des Français ," aka "France's Favorite Village." At its heart is the medieval abbey that gives Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye its name.…

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