24 Magical Villages So Charming They Belong In A Fairytale
23. Dinan, France – Time Travel in Brittany

With its cobblestone lanes, timbered houses, and 13th-century ramparts, Dinan is one of Brittany’s most enchanting medieval villages. Perched above the River Rance, it’s a place of fairytale scenes at every turn—from flower-filled windows to creaking wooden staircases. The village hums with artists and markets, and the port below offers peaceful river strolls. Climb the clock tower for a view that’s straight from the pages of a fantasy novel.