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The city that nurtured genius, whose buzz still crackles among its monumental museums, grandiose palaces, sublime churches and astonishing opera houses.

With gorgeous countryside, cultural cities and charming villages along its shores, the largest lake in Switzerland and France is a vacationer’s dream.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

Walk along charming cobblestone streets and admire views from medieval castle ramparts in one of Languedoc’s most visited cities.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

From skiing and tubing to hiking, climbing and sailing, the wild mountainous scenery of this alpine resort town offers a variety of summer and winter pursuits.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

From the history-strewn glories of Buda hills, to the elegant avenues of Pest, Budapest is a city greater than the sum of its halves.

A 19th-century pink castle, a lakeside setting and a huge panoramic painting make for a memorable day out at this beautiful park.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

With gorgeous countryside, cultural cities and charming villages along its shores, the largest lake in Switzerland and France is a vacationer’s dream.

Enjoy sublime panoramic views of jagged peaks, green valleys, mountain villages and vineyards from the courtyard of this hilltop castle.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.

Spend a tranquil vacation in this suburb of Paris. Explore its majestic castle and picturesque walkways along the River Seine.

Spend a tranquil vacation in this suburb of Paris. Explore its majestic castle and picturesque walkways along the River Seine.

Within the old stone walls of this 12th-century castle is a fascinating museum dedicated to Thun\'s ancient past.