This medieval French village frozen in time for 1,200 years hides an artisan renaissance most travelers never discover
Travelers searching for Europe’s most authentic medieval villages often overlook a true historical gem. Lagrasse, tucked in France’s southern Occitanie region, offers something increasingly rare: a genuine step back in time that hasn’t been overrun by tourism. This remarkably preserved village, classified as one of “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (Most Beautiful Villages of … Lire plus