Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye Crowned France's Favorite Village for 2025
A French village called Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye has won the title of France's Favorite Village for 2025!
This village, located near Grenoble, won a competition on a TV show that celebrates beautiful French villages.
It's famous for its old buildings like a Gothic abbey.
To win, the village had to meet some rules, such as having a small population and important historical sites.
Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye is a great place to visit and learn about French history and culture.
Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye, located in southeastern France, has been named France's Favorite Village for 2025.
The village was selected by the French television program 'France's Favourite Village' after a public voting process.
Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye is known for its medieval architecture, including a Gothic abbey and historic monuments.
The village meets specific criteria, including having fewer than 2,000 residents and at least two protected historic monuments.
Visitors can experience France’s history, culture, and architecture in Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye.
- Who
- The village Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye.
- What
- Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye was named France's Favorite Village for 2025.
- When
- For the year 2025.
- Where
- Saint Antoine-l’Abbaye, in southeastern France.
- Why
- To celebrate local heritage, craftsmanship, and villages.
- Award
- France's Favorite Village 2025
- Location
- Southeastern France
- Show
- "France's Favourite Village"
- Features
- Medieval architecture, Gothic abbey
- Selection criteria
- Fewer than 2,000 residents, historic monuments