This medieval village guards the Loire’s first castle (locals call it France’s most beautiful secret)
Perched dramatically on a volcanic peak where the young Loire River lazily meanders, Arlempdes isn’t just another picturesque French village—it’s the first castle the mighty Loire encounters on its journey to the Atlantic Ocean. This medieval gem remains one of France’s best-kept secrets, earning its rightful place among the “Plus Beaux Villages de France” (Most … Lire plus