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With its sultry heat and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, this coastal city is a magnet for the rich and famous as well as holidaymakers and weekend breakers.

Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

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.

Containing parts of Limousin history from Roman times to the present, this magnificent Gothic house of worship is an important part of the skyline of Limoges.

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

One of the most eye-catching monuments in Lourdes is the basilica that sits above the grotto, part of a wider sanctuary of impressive churches.

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

Learn about Toulouse’s long history of aeronautics with the three guided tours of this iconic developer’s factory and main sites.

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

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

The old meets the new on this narrow and atmospheric Rouen street, which features historic attractions, charming architecture and modern boutiques.

On the eastern coast of Corsica is one of the island\'s gems, an attractive village that sits in a region of hilltop hamlets, seaside communities and beautiful beaches.

French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born here in the capital of the island of Corsica. Hike, swim and tour the historic sites.

French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born here in the capital of the island of Corsica. Hike, swim and tour the historic sites.

On the eastern coast of Corsica is one of the island\'s gems, an attractive village that sits in a region of hilltop hamlets, seaside communities and beautiful beaches.

Visit this stylish, cosmopolitan port town, home to a historical Old Town, a sleek marina and idyllic beaches.

Explore an ancient citadel, enjoy lazy days on the beach and embark on diving expeditions at this picturesque town in northwest Corsica. 

Visit this stylish, cosmopolitan port town, home to a historical Old Town, a sleek marina and idyllic beaches.

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

French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born here in the capital of the island of Corsica. Hike, swim and tour the historic sites.

Visit this stylish, cosmopolitan port town, home to a historical Old Town, a sleek marina and idyllic beaches.