Marseille is often touted as the new Barcelona. But while it shares the same glistening Mediterranean shores, Marseille attractions, in general, are far less touristy and much more affordable. Marseille has a rich sense of itself – this is, after all, where the La Marseillaise, the French national anthem comes from – and sitting at […]
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May
May
South of France vineyards – and the varieties of Provence wine they produce – are as loved as the local lavender and Mediterranean coastline. It’s recorded as among the oldest wine regions in France and is undoubtedly among the most popular. So it may come as a surprise that the vines themselves were actually an […]
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Apr
Apr
The best places to visit in Europe in November are awash with autumn colours at the start of the month, and alive with arts seasons across the continent. You have the choice of rugging up with snow in northern Europe or enjoying relatively mild weather in the south, especially throughout Italy, Spain and Greece. This […]
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Mar
Mar
Blazing leaves, peaceful cobbled lanes, and festivals promoting the flavours of the season characterise the best places in Europe to visit in October. The top destinations greet you with fewer tourists and cheaper prices, all within refreshingly cool weather that’s spot on for exploring. If you love road trips, this is the time to hire […]
06
Mar
Mar
As a fresh, crisp wave of autumn air begins to drift over the continent, the hottest places in Europe breathe a sigh of relief. While summer is always exciting, this month sees the crowds thin out, the heat turns down a notch and a more relaxed atmosphere pervades bustling cities. As a beautiful bonus to […]
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Feb
Feb
Looking for long, lazy beach days, exciting cultural events and plenty of chances to dance the night away? The sun is shining, temps are high and festival season is well underway in the best places in Europe to visit in August. Summer brings a certain kind of magic to the continent, when tourists and locals […]
