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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.

Nothing says Paris like this landmark of iron latticework emblematic of the City of Light. 

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

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

Whether you’re catching a train or not, be sure to visit this “secular cathedral,” an early 20th-century icon that sits on a hill north of Old Town Limoges.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Study the intriguing pointed pillars on the river and relax on the grassy knoll of the park beside this iconic bridge. 

Encounter the fun and elegant features dotted around this large urban park and feed the ducks and swans in the pond.

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.

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.