Despite its density of storybook towns, international travellers have long relied on a circuit of tried-and-true favourites in France: Paris, Bordeaux, and the Cote d’Azur.
The following four regions are no secret – the French, and some smart Brits, have long understood their appeal. But they have largely escaped international attention beyond that, leaving them blissfully free of crowds. With new five-star hotels and train routes improving accessibility, that may not be the case for long. Book now, before your friends catch on.
