Europe Travel Destinations | Cities & Places to Visit

Pau

A royal Béarn city on a ridge above the Pyrenees, known for its castle, mountain-view boulevard, and gateway position to the mountains and Basque coast.

Antibes

A ramparted old town, superyacht harbor, and pine-fringed cape make Antibes a laid-back highlight of the French Riviera.

Bourges

A UNESCO cathedral city in the heart of France, Bourges pairs medieval streets with an under-the-radar, uncrowded charm.

Quimper

Brittany's Breton-speaking heart, Quimper blends a Gothic cathedral, painted faience pottery, and riverside old-town charm.

Troyes

A cork-shaped medieval old town of timber-framed houses, Troyes is an underrated gateway to the Champagne region.

Chambéry

The historic capital of Savoy, Chambéry pairs a ducal castle and arcaded old town with easy access to lakes and the Alps.

Fréjus

A rare Roman legacy meets sandy family beaches in Fréjus, a relaxed, less-glamorous stretch of the French Riviera.

Narbonne

Once capital of Roman Gaul, Narbonne pairs ancient ruins and a canal-lined old town with easy access to Languedoc's coast and vineyards.

Hyères

The oldest resort on the French Riviera, Hyères pairs a medieval hilltop old town with gateway access to the Îles d'Hyères.

Vannes

A 2,000-year-old walled port on the Gulf of Morbihan, where half-timbered lanes meet island-hopping and fresh Breton seafood.

Bayonne

A river-split Basque city of half-timbered houses, chocolate makers, and one of France's biggest street festivals.

Arles

A UNESCO-listed Roman city on the Rhône where Van Gogh once painted, and the gateway to the wild Camargue delta.

Birmingham

England's vibrant second city, famous for its canals, curry houses, industrial heritage, and buzzing arts and music scene.

Leeds

A stylish Yorkshire city famous for Victorian shopping arcades, a thriving food and nightlife scene, and easy access to the Dales.

Sheffield

A green, creative steel city in South Yorkshire, prized for its Peak District doorstep and independent food and music scene.

Bradford

A diverse Yorkshire city famed for its curry houses, Victorian wool heritage, and the UNESCO-listed village of Saltaire close by.

Bristol

A creative, independent-spirited port city famous for street art, its iconic suspension bridge, and a thriving harbourside food scene.

Leicester

A multicultural East Midlands city known as the resting place of Richard III, with a lively Golden Mile and space-themed attractions.

Coventry

A historic Midlands city rebuilt after WWII, known for its cathedral ruins, Lady Godiva legend, and rich motoring heritage.

Nottingham

A creative, castle-topped city in England's East Midlands, famed for Robin Hood, underground caves and Sherwood Forest nearby.