Bordeaux, famed worldwide for its prestigious appellations, is the undisputed capital of wine. From Pauillac and Margaux on the Left Bank to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol on the Right, it's a paradise for wine lovers. Beyond the vineyards, the city-split by the Garonne-shines with 18th-century grandeur, a UNESCO-listed center of neoclassical and baroque architecture, plus the Place de la Bourse, the Grand Théâtre, medieval gates, and excellent historic dining.

Bordeaux, famed worldwide for its prestigious appellations, is the undisputed capital of wine. From Pauillac and Margaux on the Left Bank to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol on the Right, it's a paradise for wine lovers. Beyond the vineyards, the city-split by the Garonne-shines with 18th-century grandeur, a UNESCO-listed center of neoclassical and baroque architecture, plus the Place de la Bourse, the Grand Théâtre, medieval gates, and excellent historic dining.

Saint-Malo, home of Jacques Cartier and once a corsair hub, is wrapped in granite walls and rich history. Walk the ramparts around Intra-Muros, or stop for Breton crêpes and cider in Place Chateaubriand's grand mansions. Named after a Welsh monk and set near Mont-Saint-Michel, the area is famed for its cuisine, from three-star Le Coquillage and chef Hugo Roellinger to simpler pleasures: Muscadet and a dozen Cancale oysters by the harbor at sunset.

Saint-Malo, home of Jacques Cartier and once a corsair hub, is wrapped in granite walls and rich history. Walk the ramparts around Intra-Muros, or stop for Breton crêpes and cider in Place Chateaubriand's grand mansions. Named after a Welsh monk and set near Mont-Saint-Michel, the area is famed for its cuisine, from three-star Le Coquillage and chef Hugo Roellinger to simpler pleasures: Muscadet and a dozen Cancale oysters by the harbor at sunset.

On the Isle of Wight, Cowes Week draws racing yachts and traditional sailboats to the Solent each year. In 1851, the yacht America won the first America's Cup, the world's oldest sporting trophy. Explore Osborne, Queen Victoria's favored palace, cruise by the Needles' chalk-white cliffs, or hike the island's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Built over 2,000 years, London is one of Europe's most dynamic, cosmopolitan cities. Walk the Thames past the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St. Paul's, and the Tower of London; watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace; visit Westminster Cathedral or Hampton Court Palace; dine in Mayfair or Soho, where heritage meets Michelin-starred cuisine; and explore South Kensington's Museum Quarter, the Tate Modern, British Museum, and National Gallery.

Built over 2,000 years, London is one of Europe's most dynamic, cosmopolitan cities. Walk the Thames past the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St. Paul's, and the Tower of London; watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace; visit Westminster Cathedral or Hampton Court Palace; dine in Mayfair or Soho, where heritage meets Michelin-starred cuisine; and explore South Kensington's Museum Quarter, the Tate Modern, British Museum, and National Gallery.