7 French Villages Tourists Love But Are Crowded to the Breaking Point (And How to Beat the Rush)

Giverny, Normandy

Famous as Claude Monet’s home, Giverny’s gardens get overcrowded in summer. The town has shifted to catering largely to tourists with many shops selling souvenirs instead of authentic local goods. Visitors complain that the garden paths are packed, preventing anyone from enjoying the carefully designed landscapes.