Paris

Art, food, and that certain light. Paris needs no introduction—museums, cafés, and neighbourhoods that each have their own character. Romantic, cultural, and endlessly walkable.

The Louvre, Montmartre, and the Seine at sunset. Each arrondissement has its own mood; skip the queues with early mornings and long lunches. Spring and autumn are golden. Le Marais and Canal Saint-Martin are ideal for wandering without a fixed plan—small galleries, wine bars, and bakeries appear around every corner. The métro and Vélib bikes make crossing the city easy; keep comfortable shoes for cobblestones and stairs.