Parfondeval is said to be one of the most beautiful villages of France. That might be an exaggeration, but its really lovely and has an exemplary "Eglise fortifiée" that can be visited and if you are lucky there will be some guides that give you a free guide tour. In the tourist infromation close by you can also lend a guided tour for the village.

Willem VS

November 20, 2024

Hiking

This village is listed among the "most beautiful villages in France", but the local star is the church, hidden at the back of the square. Fortified, it only reveals its charms to the most daring. To see it up close, you have to do some strange gymnastics. The neighboring houses, made of red brick, topped with slate, seem to form a continuous enclosure. An integral part of the village's interpretation circuit, open all year round, the church has been specially equipped for visits and offers you the possibility of going upstairs to discover its guard room-refuge!

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Steph

April 11, 2025

Cycling

Superb village with architecture typical of this region, including this church

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Elevation 270 m

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Location: Parfondeval, Laon, Hauts-De-France, France

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