While it can be hard to find anywhere truly inaccessible in France, several remote towns and locations can easily be classified as hidden gems. If you are visiting the country on holiday, here are some of the best remote places to visit.

Chateau-Ville-Vieille

Chateau-Ville-Vieille is a commune in the Haute-Alps and home to a 13th-century mountaintop castle. With around 300 residents, the two villages in the commune feel like they are still in the old days, showing off traditional French culture and heritage around every corner.

While there isn’t much to do in the commune, the area around it is perfect for walking and hiking, although you will want to find somewhere to sleep for the night; it is an 11-hour bus ride back to Paris. Although, a private jet charter over the area will give you some of the best views if you want to avoid the bus.

Aveyron & Lozere

This remote piece of land in the southwest of France is home to some of the most breathtaking gorges and plateaus in the entire country. Aveyron and Lozere are ancient cities; you can explore their cobbled medieval streets and buildings.

The populations are relatively high for two fairly remote towns, but once you start exploring the gorges and land around them, you will realize that they are far more removed from the rest of the country than you may have thought.

Cote d’Argent

The Cote d’Argent is a stretch of coastline part of the Aquitaine region. While the rest of the coast is very popular with locals and tourists, this part has remained relatively quiet and tourist-free over the years.

There are several gorgeous seaside villages and towns you can visit to enjoy fresh seafood and French dishes, as well as several spots where you can stop and simply take in the extraordinary views around you.

Cathar Country

Another hidden gem in the south of the country, Aude, also known as Cathar Country, is home to several farming and remote villages. The relatively high population is spread over a large area, making most parts reasonably quiet.

Bonifacio

Bonifacio is a commune found on the southern tip of the island of Corsica. With a population of just over 3,000 people, this incredible island town is easily one of the most beautiful in Europe, rivaling some of the Riviera in some people’s eyes.

With fantastic year-round weather, beaches, ancient architecture, and unique culture to share, Bonifacio and Corsica, as a whole, should be included on every French itinerary.

Castelnou

Located in the incredible Pyrenees mountain range, Castelnou is a tiny mountain commune with 400 residents. The Castelnou castle watches over the village, which houses an ancient church.

Eus

Eus is another spectacular village found on the slope of a hill in the Pyrenees. With much of the town looking like the French version of an ancient fantasy city, Eus is regarded as one of the most beautiful spots in France.

The town has many features that will make you feel like you are in Spain or Greece, with the town center being packed with cacti, agaves, and many Mediterranean plants. In the lower part of the town, there is a church that can be dated back to the 10th century, making it one of the oldest standing structures in the area.

Rocamadour

Rocamadour is a commune in the South of France found in the heart of a natural park, perched on a hill. Home to several monasteries and pilgrimage sites, both were the sources of food and drink for the village below for many years.

Nowadays, the town and area rely heavily on the tourist trade, with many people making the trip to the town despite its somewhat tricky location.

The Pyrenees

While the Alps are always on the top of many visitors list, a trip to France wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Pyrenees mountains. Straddling the border of France and Spain, the Pyrenees are somewhere to visit in both Summer and Winter if you want an adventure.

With many of the best and most beautiful spots accessible only by walking or hiking, you must be prepared to get your hands dirty and break a sweat to maximize your trip.

Nine Remote Places You Have To Visit in France – Summary

These are only a few of France’s most beautiful and remote locations. Whether you are traveling the coast in search of a quaint seaside village or exploring the mountains for a tucked-away commune, France has it all. Not to mention that all these places offer some of the most delicious food you will ever eat, the perfect way to end a day of exploring.