Medieval cities and villages in France

Iconic fortified city known for its double-walled fortifications.

This medieval island is surrounded by tides twice daily. The large Gothic abbey was built in the 8th century.

A UNESCO site famous for its medieval fairs and ramparts.

A visually stunning town perfect for lovers of medieval charm.

Medieval village built on limestone cliffs featuring 12th-century religious buildings and a Black Madonna in the Notre-Dame chapel.

This medieval village features its Saint Foy Abbey Church built in the 11th century and preserves a treasury of Romanesque goldsmith works.

Medieval village with cobblestone streets, timber-framed houses and a 15th-century fortress church.

Medieval town with underground passages, Romanesque church and vineyards listed as UNESCO World Heritage.

The medieval town is surrounded by stone walls. The buildings from the 14th century feature typical timber frame construction.

The buildings in this medieval settlement are made of red sandstone. Towers and bay windows define the architectural appearance.

The Romanesque basilica stands at the summit of a hill. The town was an important pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages.

The fortified settlement stands 150 meters above the river. The medieval city walls and gates remain intact.

A hilltop village with traditional stone buildings and an 11th-century medieval castle.

A town with five medieval fortresses built on a rocky spur above the Vienne river.

Small village with a 16th century castle and old craftsmen streets extending around a bend in the Indrois river.

An Alsatian wine town with 16th-century timber houses and historic city fortifications.

A 16th century town with granite houses reflecting the wealth of linen merchants.

A 14th century fortified village with stone walls and botanical gardens on Lake Geneva.

Village with a large 15th century castle and historic lanes between stone houses.

Town with medieval fortification walls along the Loing River that inspired painter Alfred Sisley.

Serene village famed for its abbey along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

Town with preserved medieval heritage north of Paris.

Medieval bastide with a notable central square and wooden couverts.

Norman village with half-timbered houses and apple orchards.

Fortified town at the confluence of valleys in the Pyrenees.

White-washed church overlooks the estuary, codifying its medieval past.

One of 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de France' with timber-framed buildings and art galleries.

Historic market town dotted with remnants of its medieval past.

Village perched above the French Riviera with exotic gardens and panoramic views.

Ancient Cathar village nestled in a dramatic gorge in Languedoc.

Stunning village built into a cliffside along the Dordogne River.

Town renowned for its massive castle, one of the largest medieval strongholds in Europe.