Pretty "village": Le Mans!

Unlike the medieval quarters of most towns and cities in France, that of Le Mans lies above the modern town and is completely separate to it.

The old town has lovely narrow streets, stone houses, many with intricate details, colombage (timbered buildings). There are numerous half-timbered medieval houses in Le Mans dating from the 14th to 16th centuries. The houses which have upper floors that protrude forwards of the lower stories are the oldest, with the extended upper floors serving to increase floor space upstairs, and to protect the entrance from rain.

An interesting visit to do if ever you have the opportunity.