Top 3 less well -known medieval cities in France that are still being hit by mass tourism: as chosen by a room

From the sparkling Eiffel Tower of Paris and the romantic Montmartre, to Marseille’s lively harbor and pastel -colored Panier District, France has countless Historical miracles.

I would know. Almost 5 years in life in France, I am currently an adopted French, and I cannot imagine that I will spend somewhere else for the rest of my days.

That said, the level of mass tourism that we get in the summer Can the Magique a littleEspecially in popular hotspots, where the more of the beret-clad Instagramers and tourist traps, and fewer locals and in residential areas.

That is why when I have friends, Versailles or Mont Saint-Michel are two of the last places that I take on a day trip to beat the Paris crowd. Instead, I would like to let them handle this 3 less well -known gems:

Rouen

A short one -hour train ride from Paris, Rouen is one of my favorite weekend trips: With a rich history that goes back to the Middle Ages, it is the home of a well -preserved historic center, full of beautiful monuments, and it feels a lot quieter compared.

If you ask me, there is a well-weaned day in Rouen in visiting the medieval astronomical clock, which means that the rising Gothic cathedral is admired, which the Notre-Dame of Paris has in beauty, and simply get lost in his narrow alleys.

They are covered with Colorful houses and merchant shops Sale of handicrafts and local delicacies – and to my colleague culture buffs that are there, don’t miss it Place du Vieux-MarchéThe public square where Joan or Arc was burned.

For the best pancakes in Rouen, CRêperie Roland Serves the tastiest ham-and-cheese galettes, and if you are looking for picturesque, Eau de Robec is a café -surrounded street that runs past a picturesque stream, with the cute Half -ravaged houses in the city.

Troyes

A hidden gem of Northeast Frankrijk, Troyes is a small medieval treasure The best known for its paved alleys, usually French maisons A colombage (That is half -timbered for you), and enviable collection of Gothic churches.

Troyes Cathedral, the most important religious building in the city, is a memorable face with its only tower, richly decorated portal and a beautiful rose window-a nice fact that they did not have the money to complete the second tower, so it was left with an asymmetrical appearance.

It’s nice, and that’s how it is Église Sainte-Madeleine” The oldest church in Troyes: The Romanesque sections were already built in 1120-150 and I think it’s great for being jubilateA complicated cut red screen that separates the ship from the choir.

As you can see, if you like architecture, you will definitely enjoy Troyes – and for the gourmets, you will probably have to know Andouillettesor Trepe sausages, come from and trust me when I say that there is no better one to taste them than Chez Félix.

Hungleur

Normandy is one of the most popular destinations for tourists traveling through France, and that is hardly a surprise, since it is the home of world-famous sites such as Mont-Saint-Michel and the D-Day landing beaches, but I still can’t help it, but think that one of the best stages is being overlooked:

Honfleur is A Charming Havenstad Characterized by its lean, dark blue or gray waterfront homes, Labyrinthine Old Town, crossed by stone passages and monumental wooden church-the oldest survivor in France, more than 550 years old!

Looking at the cityscape of far, it is easy to understand how the impressionism, as was born in the school of painting-here with Honfleur-Native Eugène Boudin, who went on the mentor Claude Monet and other celebrated French artists.

When I’m in Honfleur, which happens to be every chance I get, I love to swing La Fleur de SelA Boujee -Eetcafe near the port that traditional Norman serves plates With an Asian turn and taking a ride on the Grande Roue, a Ferris wheel with a panoramic view of the coast offers.

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Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior leader at Travel Off Path, has more than 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving stories from Paris!), And a talent for converting the images-path experiences into informative stories with which you can pack your bags.