France's Villages étapes - A practical solution for european travels

A Village étape is a town located near a major road that offers a range of high-quality services to travelers. This label guarantees a warm welcome and services suited to the needs of its visitors.

If this sounds familiar, it's because the Villages étapes were the inspiration behind the creation of Quebec's Villages-relais !

Just like in a Village-relais, you’ll find all the essential services to ensure a safe and comfortable stop. But Villages Étapes also offer to experience the unique character of France and its regions. As part of the required criteria, accredited towns must provide traditional dining options as well as local shops such as bakeries, grocery stores, butcher shops, newsstands, and more.

Visiting a Village étape means taking the time to discover the authentic France and its people! From Brittany to the Alps, we highly recommend taking the time to learn more.

Check out the full network map by visiting village-etape.fr.