This topic might be a bit overworn, but I'm thinking of REALLY small villages, population much less than 1000. There are lots of them in France, and some of them are among the most charming anywhere. I'll start by saying that mine is the village of Cordes-sur-Ciel in the Midi Pyrenees. What's your favorite?

Eze and La Turbie were memorable (French Riviera). Eze is very touristy, though. La Turbie is less visited and equally charming.

Planfoy, about 6k outside of St. Etienne at the beginning of Parc du Pilat. Charming, charming area.

For me, It's Sophie's Choice!!!

Our favorite is the tiny village perché Le Poët-Laval in the Drôme, once a stronghold of the Knights of Malta in medieval times. The nearby small town of Dieulefit feels more like a village and is very pleasant.

Le Pont du Chet. Beautiful!

Another teeny one is Bouilland, near Beaune. It's so small it's referred to as a "hameau," a "hamlet." I doubt that the population ever reaches 100, not counting the cows.

I can't pass this up; (hi, Grasshopper). Mine is Dambach-la-Ville in Alsace. J.

Hi

I quite like Saussines, Herault.
Population of 800 today, founded by monks in about 1100.

Some photos of Saussines and other local villages here :
http://tlp.netfirms.com/photogall.htm

Peter

I don't know the population, but we like the town of Onzain in the Loire Valley, just across the river from Chaumont. NIce central location to explore the valley

St. Andre de Alpes. Very small village. No tourist, frienly folks, in the Alps.

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when the tourists leave for the evening.
M