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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.

Take a cruise on this wide river, as it meanders between the leafy parks and historic bridges and buildings of the Pink City.

Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.

Gaze out over Paris from the top of its most important icon.

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

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

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

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

Take a cruise on this wide river, as it meanders between the leafy parks and historic bridges and buildings of the Pink City.

Take a cruise on this wide river, as it meanders between the leafy parks and historic bridges and buildings of the Pink City.

Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.

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.

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

For a dramatic portal into the present, visit the Pompidou Centre for a look at the world’s second largest collection of modern and contemporary art.

Work on your tan beneath the Mediterranean sun as you float on the smooth waters of Marseille’s southern beach precinct.

Stroll around the base of this triumphal arch, or climb to the top to enjoy some of the most coveted views in all of France.

Eat fresh local produce, gaze across the city to the sea and learn about the local heritage in the historic heart of Marseille, one of France’s oldest harbours.

Wander through the tranquil Luxembourg Gardens at a leisurely pace and admire some of the monuments scattered within.