The beautiful village named 'best in France' just minutes from the Spanish border

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more This small town is located in South West France (Image: Getty Images) St Jean Pied de Port, just five miles from the Spanish border, is a lesser known part of France but one that you’ll definitely want to visit - because it's been named France's 'best' village that's also one of the cheapest places to stay in the region for tourists. It has a population of 1,487 and is surrounded by greenery.

It is walled with numerous gates for access. Inside the walls, the town is small but far from disappointing - and it's also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The best spot to see inside if the Eyheraberry bridge, over the Nive River is a romantic roman bridge which is one of the highlights of St Jean Pied de Port.

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