52 Travel Destinations That Are Perfect for People Who Hate Crowds
48. The Tarn Gorges, France: Wild Beauty Beneath the Radar
Tired of the Riviera’s glitz? Head to southern France’s Tarn Gorges, a canyon carved deep into limestone by the Tarn River. Paddle through emerald waters, hike vertiginous trails, or explore serene villages clinging to the cliffs. It’s a landscape of drama and solitude—without the Côte d'Azur price tags or paparazzi pretensions. While Provence bustles, the Tarn whispers. Stay in centuries-old inns, eat trout caught that morning, and rediscover why France first enchanted travelers in the first place: its quiet, its texture, its grace.
