Which region of France would be good for smaller towns (although staying in a medium sized town would be fine), driving around from town to town, great food, and pretty towns and sights? We can only pick one area to spend 4 days in, and food is important to my husband who's never been to France. We will be traveling late August to the first part of September. I've been to Paris and the Loire Valley before. We will have a car. We are also spending a few days in the Alsace area, but for these 4 days we are looking for quintessential French food and towns. It doesn't matter how far this area is from Alsace. (We are in our early 60's, active, enjoy history and architecture, want to just drive the side roads, explore, staying in a small to medium sized town, and enjoy good food. My husband does not want to stay in Paris and take side trips) Thank you for any help you can provide!
Posted by
Maryland
1065 posts
You don't say when you are going, but..."food is important to my husband who's never been to France." It's trite to say it, but in Lyon food is a full contact sport. The Rhone-Saone Valleys are lovely and not that far from the Alps. The Beaujolais region has excellent wine tours too.
Posted by
OP
24 posts
NickB, I edited the post above to say we are traveling late August/early September 2026. Thank you for those suggestions. I will look at those areas!