Lisbon, Portugal's capital, is a beautiful city of seven hills, fado, pastel houses and azulejo tiles. Wander Alfama's steep cobbled streets, visit the Azulejo Museum, then head to São Jorge Castle or Miradouro da Graça for sweeping views over red rooftops, the Tagus and the suspension bridge. See Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery, and take a trip to nearby Sintra and Pena Palace. Finish with ginjinha and a pastel de nata.

Porto is a steep, atmospheric Portuguese city of cobbled streets, stacked buildings, azulejo tiles, and strong wine culture. Explore historic Ribeira on the Douro, wander alleys lined with cafes, try pastel de nata, cross the Ponte de Dom Luis I, and visit Porto Cathedral for views and cloisters. Eat Francesinha or bacalhau, then head to the Douro Valley for vineyards and local wines.

Bilbao is a city devoted to beauty, from Frank Gehry's flowing Guggenheim Museum to its elegant historic center, Casco Viejo, with the original seven streets, cathedral, colorful facades, flower boxes, and balconies. Plaza Nueva hosts flea markets, Mercado de la Ribera serves Basque pintxos, and the UNESCO-listed Vizcaya Bridge still carries cars and passengers across the Nervión on a giant transporter.

Bordeaux is a prestigious French wine city known for full-bodied reds, scenic vineyards, and world-class cellars. Visit France's largest wine region, tour the Cité du Vin, and learn how its famous vintages are made. In the city, see the Water Mirror at Place de la Bourse, the Monument aux Girondins, and the lively Marche des Quais for fresh oysters and prawns.

Bordeaux is a prestigious French wine city known for full-bodied reds, scenic vineyards, and world-class cellars. Visit France's largest wine region, tour the Cité du Vin, and learn how its famous vintages are made. In the city, see the Water Mirror at Place de la Bourse, the Monument aux Girondins, and the lively Marche des Quais for fresh oysters and prawns.

Bordeaux is a prestigious French wine city known for full-bodied reds, scenic vineyards, and world-class cellars. Visit France's largest wine region, tour the Cité du Vin, and learn how its famous vintages are made. In the city, see the Water Mirror at Place de la Bourse, the Monument aux Girondins, and the lively Marche des Quais for fresh oysters and prawns.

Cherbourg is a true maritime city with a rich seafaring past: Titanic's stop here, WWII German occupation, and its role as a naval port in the Napoleonic wars. Overlooking the English Channel, its walled harbour welcomes visitors to explore Cité de la Mer, with a decommissioned nuclear submarine, aquarium, and Titanic exhibits. At Fort du Roule, climb for city views and a museum on Nazi occupation, liberation, and D-Day, with Normandy's landing beaches nearby.

Saint-Malo is a historic walled port on France's Brittany coast, set above golden sands and island fortresses. Once home to sailors, explorers, and pirates, it was the launch point for Jacques Cartier's voyage to New France and Quebec. Founded by a Welsh monk in the 6th century, its granite ramparts and rebuilt old town face the sea. Visit the cathedral, taste oysters, scallops, galettes, and cider, and explore Petit Bé, Grand Bé, Mont Saint-Michel, and Cap Fréhel.

Rouen is a deeply French city on the Seine, under two hours from Paris, with Gothic architecture, leafy squares, timbered Norman houses, and excellent food. Founded in the 10th century, it has links to Vikings, Romans, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, and Monet, who painted its cathedral. Visit the Gros-Horloge, stroll the old streets, see the Joan of Arc museum, and, if time allows, the ceramic museum. Deauville and the D-Day beaches are nearby.

Rouen is a deeply French city on the Seine, under two hours from Paris, with Gothic architecture, leafy squares, timbered Norman houses, and excellent food. Founded in the 10th century, it has links to Vikings, Romans, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, and Monet, who painted its cathedral. Visit the Gros-Horloge, stroll the old streets, see the Joan of Arc museum, and, if time allows, the ceramic museum. Deauville and the D-Day beaches are nearby.

Rouen is a deeply French city on the Seine, under two hours from Paris, with Gothic architecture, leafy squares, timbered Norman houses, and excellent food. Founded in the 10th century, it has links to Vikings, Romans, William the Conqueror, Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, and Monet, who painted its cathedral. Visit the Gros-Horloge, stroll the old streets, see the Joan of Arc museum, and, if time allows, the ceramic museum. Deauville and the D-Day beaches are nearby.

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