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Walk amid the blush-colored terracotta façades in la Ville Rose (the Pink City) and find busy marketplaces, live music venues and the mighty Canal du Midi.

Rising dramatically from the cliffs of southern Corsica, this historic citadel still has many of its original features.

Attend a theatrical or orchestral performance and admire the artworks on the alleged spot where St. Saturnin of Toulouse was martyred.

Watch the sun set over the sparkling Gulf of Porto from this historic Genoese tower, a typical feature of the Corsican coastline.

Marvel at the wooden organ and work out the parables depicted in the stained glass in this blend of two separate religious buildings.

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Whether you’re catching a train or not, be sure to visit this “secular cathedral,” an early 20th-century icon that sits on a hill north of Old Town Limoges.

Appreciate Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, fine wines and cheeses, and some of the world’s most celebrated cities in this Western European country.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Study the Gothic fixtures and enjoy the light, airy feel of the nave, with its intricate vaulted ceiling patterns, in this wonderful church and museum.

Colorful architecture, a warm climate and a laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle make this coastal city a favorite with celebrities and holidaymakers.

View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.

Peruse this museum to learn about the acclaimed art nouveau movement of the early 1900s that had its roots in Nancy.

Appreciate Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, fine wines and cheeses, and some of the world’s most celebrated cities in this Western European country.

View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.

Enjoy superb views of the Eiffel Tower, visit museums and wander around an ornamental garden at a square that commemorates the Battle of Trocadero. 

Go on a boat trip to the Channel Islands from this port, after learning about pirates and trying oysters.

Dine at the Paris of the Sky for a rare chance to look out over the sprawling City of Lights beneath you.

View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.

Explore the beaches, vineyards and undulating green hills of this traditional coastal department known as the “Real South of France.”

The Roman entrance to the ancient city of Reims, this remarkably preserved monument is richly decorated with reliefs and carved details. 

Nothing says Paris like this landmark of iron latticework emblematic of the City of Light.