A guide to the historic village Shirakawa-go in Japan, and its over 100 unique gossho-zukuri houses which are over 250 years old.

While we usually think of the Vikings as travelers and raiders, they did not in fact live on their longboats or in military camps. Read more

Some Italian real-life towns, because of their characteristic lay-out or the fairy-tale atmosphere they exude when they light up and glow at night, look exactly like these miniature Christmas villages that are so popular in Italy. Below is a list of these città presepe, which offer an out-of-this-world sight of typical little Italian Nativity scenes, covered by snow or clinging to rock pinnacles.

Their setting alone is enough of a reason to visit France’s adorable villages. Whether spiraling up steep rocky outcrops or rising gently above rolling

From Saint-Émilion to Rocamadour, these quintessential small towns are pristine thanks to their isolation—and a delight for any traveler with a set of wheels

Okawachiyama village is famous for its history as a secret pottery village, where craftsmen hid away centuries ago to perfect their craft.

In this post, I will share with you 5 charming villages near Toulouse in Midi-Pyrenees, South-West France.

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This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.

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Brittany mostly consists of beautiful, medieval villages, sandy beaches, prehistoric monoliths, and untouched nature. There’s even a special French dialect only spoken in Brittany. Below are our picks of the five must-visit villages in Brittany.

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Eguisheim (German: Egisheim) is a village in the Haut-Rhin département of Alsace, France, notable for, and largely devoted to, producing Alsace wine of high quality. Eguisheim lies a few kilometers south of Colmar. With its cobbled winding streets and its flower-decked traditional medieval half-timbered houses, Eguisheim is one of Alsace's most attractive villages. Who could fail to fall under the spell of this charming village, in which time almost seems to have stood still. The town is particularly known for its round layout, following the former lines of its ramparts. When strolling through its streets, visitors often stop to admire the many houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, some of which have magnificent courtyards. In the main square, a statue of Pope Leo IX reminds us that Alsace's only Pope originated from this village (born: June 21, 1002). The commune is largely German-speaking. Eguisheim (Duits: Egisheim) is een dorp en gemeente in het Franse departement Haut-Rhin in de regio Elzas. De gemeente heeft een oppervlak van 14,2 km² en het aantal inwoners is 1541 (2004). Eguisheim ligt enkele kilometers ten zuiden van Colmar aan de Route des vins d'Alsace. In het dorp staan nog veel oude vakwerkhuizen uit de 16e en 17e eeuw, sommige met fraaie binnenplaatsen, die in ringvormige straten rondom het dorpsplein met burcht en kapel zijn aangelegd. De rond lopende straten volgen de lijnen van oude stadsmuren. Paus Leo IX werd hier als Bruno, graaf van Egisheim en Dagsburg, in 1002 geboren. In het stadje wordt vooral Duits gesproken. ________________________________________________________________________________ All rights reserved. Copyright © Martien Uiterweerd. All my images are protected under international authors copyright laws and may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without my written explicit permission. ________________________________________________________________________________ . .

Their setting alone is enough of a reason to visit France’s adorable villages. Whether spiraling up steep rocky outcrops or rising gently above rolling

Fourmillant de places où lézarder au soleil, de façades aux couleurs chaudes, d'églises charmantes ou bien de fontaines, les villages du Sud de la France font rêver plus d'un visiteur. Prenant...

Every once in a while we city dwellers dream of places far removed from all the noise and pollution, where we can see the stars at night, hear the

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Visiting Umbria is a delight for all the senses. The capital of truffles and good Italian wine. Towns in Umbria are medieval, quaint and just waiting to be explored

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Conques is a UNESCO World heritage Site and on the list of the "Most beautiful villages in France". It is only 30km east of Figeac but quite different in terms of building materials and architectural style. Its location on the edge of the Dourdou gorge is stunning. The village retains parts of the old town wall and gates. The narrow cobbled streets are lined by well preserved houses. The main attraction is the 10th century Abbaye Sainte Foy, which made it an important stopping point on the pilgrims route to Santiago di Compostello.

Eguisheim (German: Egisheim) is a commune in the Haut-Rhin département of Alsace, France, notable for, and largely devoted to, producing Alsace wine of high quality. The village centre is very picturesque and receives many tourists, as the Alsace "Wine Route" passes the village. German is spoken almost exclusively. The commune was the birthplace of Pope Leo IX on June 21, 1002. Eguisheim (Duits: Egisheim) is een dorp en gemeente in het Franse departement Haut-Rhin in de regio Elzas. De gemeente heeft een oppervlak van 14,2 km² en het aantal inwoners is 1541 (2004). Eguisheim ligt enkele kilometers ten zuiden van Colmar. Eguisheim ligt aan de Route des vins d'Alsace. In het dorp staan nog veel oude vakwerkhuizen, die in ringvormige straten rondom het dorpsplein met burcht en kapel zijn aangelegd. Paus Leo IX (eigenlijk Bruno graaf van Egisheim en Dagsburg) werd hier in 1002. Eguisheim (deutsch Egisheim, elsässisch Egsa) ist eine Gemeinde von 1.500 Einwohnern im Elsass, Frankreich. Sie liegt an der Elsässischen Weinstraße (Route des vins) wenige Kilometer südwestlich von Colmar. Im Ort wurde 1002 Bruno von Egisheim-Dagsburg geboren, der als Leo IX. Papst wurde. Info: Wikipedia

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How an incredible foggy hike from Jakobshorn mountain to Sertig Dörfli in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland was exactly what we needed - plus the information you need to find this charming Swiss Alpine village yourself! Hiking in Davos: how to find the hidden village of Sertig Dörfli Psssst, this post contains affiliate links. If you click one of them, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. The mountain tops had become fully covered by clouds, draped like a foggy grey veil over the ridges of Davos’ highest heights. And though the sky seemed ready to start pouring

What looks like an old and abandoned Japanese village is actually just a movie set. Many of the latest Japanese Samurai movies where filmed here. There are reconstructions of a farming village, a fishing village and a post town of the Edo period (1603–1867).

summertime in an English country village