This 12 th-century fortified village has preserved a rare authenticity, with particularly well-preserved walls and a medieval ...

This small medieval village, whose name means “red fortress ... Watchtowers, bastions and fortified gates such as the Galgen Gate add to the medieval charm. The historic centre is packed with ...

Considered one of the most beautiful villages in France, Pérouges is located about 25 miles northeast of Lyon. This fortified medieval town sits perched on a hill overlooking the Ain valley in ...

Brimming with charming medieval hamlets ... (Getty Images)| Located in the Midi-Pyrénées, Cordes-sur-Ciel is a fortified village set atop a hillside in Tarn, located approximately 50 miles ...