Michelin’s Fabulous Itineraries: 10 ideas for tours through France’s Most Beautiful Villages.

Fancy some authentic getaways, picturesque roads and villages steeped in history? The new guidebook “The Fabulous Michelin Routes – The Most Beautiful Villages of France” invites you to explore France in a different way, through 10 itineraries designed to give you the time to discover some truly exceptional regions.

From the medieval ramparts of Burgundy to the wild landscapes of the Alps, from the vineyards of Alsace to the hilltop villages of Provence, this new guide offers a selection of itineraries for exploring France and discovering its most beautiful heritage sites.

In total, 10 themed itineraries take you to over 50 villages with official designations:

  • Normandy,

  • Between Anjou and Touraine,

  • Burgundy,

  • The Alsace Wine Route,

  • Southern Auvergne,

  • Charente-Maritime by bike,

  • Corrèze and the Dordogne Valley,

  • The Vauban Alps,

  • The Languedoc-Cathar Country,

  • The Var hinterland and coast.

Each itinerary offers a selection of unmissable stops, ideas for places to visit and recommendations for accommodation and dining. Thanks to the detailed maps and suggested routes, everyone can plan their own journey, at their own pace.

True to the spirit of the Michelin Guides, whose history dates back to the creation of the Bureau des Itinéraires in 1925, this map guide accompanies travellers along France’s most beautiful routes, helping them discover villages where heritage, landscapes and the art of living come together.

And because every village in the network is worth exploring, the villages not featured on the 10 main routes are also listed at the end of the book.

An invitation to slow down, open your eyes and set off to discover the 184 “Most Beautiful Villages of France”.

📍 Publication date: 12 June 2026 / Available from our online shop.