Welcome to France's goat town: This idyllic settlement in the Alps is overrun with friendly goats that welcome passing tourists in the summer months The 'curious' goats are 'always hungry' and visitors can buy goat food for them READ MORE: I went on a pub crawl to five of London's 'haunted' pubs By Jessica Hamilton Published: 16:29, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 16:29, 19 August 2024 e-mail View comments You've heard of ghost towns, but what about goat towns? Les Lindarets in the French Alps is often referred to as 'Goat Village' - because during the summer months, it becomes overrun with 'friendly' goats that roam free and welcome passing tourists. According to Vallee d'Aulps , a local tourism website, the goats are 'always curious' and 'always hungry' and visitors can buy special croquettes to feed them with from local shops. In addition to its unique residents, the village, near the resorts of Morzine and Avoriaz in the Portes du Soleil ski area, boasts ancient chalets, cafes, restaurants and Alpine meadows reminiscent of a 'bygone world'.
The village has become quite the tourist attraction and has gained a four out of five-star rating on Tripadvisor based on nearly 200 reviews. Les Lindarets is often referred to as 'Goat Village' - because during the summer months, it becomes overrun with 'friendly' goats that roam free and welcome passing tourists The picturesque hamlet is located in the French Alps near the resorts of Avoriaz and Morzine in the Portes du Soleil ski area Rea.