Paris to Madrid

Stunning, magnificent Paris… here are just a few of the names used to describe the city: "The City of Lights", "The City of Love", "The City of Bridges", and "The City of Fashion." 

This small town is dominated by its massive castle and amazing forest, and is a popular weekend destination for Parisians.

This romantic town in the Picadry region proudly displays its Medieval heritage, architecture, monuments, and art.

Considered the capital of the Centre region, this city is excellent for lovers of history and quality dining.

This small town is famous for its magnificent attractions: Chantilly Castle and the vast park and forest that surround it.

Easily accessible from Paris or Orleans, this town features the must-see Chartres Cathedral and offers a medieval atmosphere.

This tiny and peaceful village is rich in art, as many artists took the cue of Monet, who lived here for almost 45 years.

This town provides perfect environs for a peaceful walk, as well as an opportunity to explore Napoleon III's immense castle.

Beauvais is a city in the northern French region of Picardy. The city's cathedral, dedicated to Saint Peter (Cathedrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais), in some respects the most daring achievement of Gothic architecture, consists only of a transept and quire with apse and seven apse-chapels. The episcopal palace, now housing the Musee departemental de l'Oise, was built in the 16th century, partly upon the Gallo-Roman fortifications. The church of Saint-Etienne is a Romanesque-Gothic building (early 12th-late 16th centuries), including, in one of its transept's portals, a sculpture of "Wheel of Life".

This romantic town in the Picadry region proudly displays its Medieval heritage, architecture, monuments, and art.

Known for Notre Dame Cathedral, charming canals, and superb cuisine, Amiens is the incarnation of Picardy.

Auxerre is the fourth largest city in Burgundy. Auxerre is world famous for its production of Burgundy wine, including Chablis. Main sights include : Cathedral of St. Étienne (11th–16th centuries). In Gothic style, it is renowned for its three doorways with remarkable bas-reliefs. The stained glass windows in the choir and the apsidal chapel are among the finest in France; Abbey of Saint-Germain, existing from the ninth century. The crypt has some of the most ancient mural paintings in France, and more.

Troyes is a seemingly endless display of art, complimented by at least 10 churches with stained glass from the 12C to the 20C.

This small town is dominated by its massive castle and amazing forest, and is a popular weekend destination for Parisians.

Caen is a commune in northwestern France. It is located 15 km inland from the English Channel. Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there, and for the Battle for Caen, heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city.

This small seaside resort is one of the most iconic destinations in Normandy, it also offers plenty of entertainment options.

One of France's most recognisable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Dinan is a walled Breton town and a commune in northwestern France. Its geographical setting is exceptional. Instead of nestling on the valley floor like Morlaix, most urban development has been on the hillside, overlooking the river Rance. The medieval town on the hilltop has many fine old buildings, some of which date from the 13th century. The town retains a large section of the city walls, part of which can be walked round. Major historical attractions include the Jacobins Theater dating from 1224, the flamboyant Gothic St Malo's Church, the Romanesque St Saviour's Basilica, Duchess Anne's Tower and the Chateau de Dinan.

This once well-fortified city is now a popular seaside resort, offering all the relaxation and excellent cuisine you could want.

One of France's most recognisable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Amboise is a commune in central France. It lies on the banks of the Loire River, east of Tours. Today a small market town, it was once home of the French royal court. The town of Amboise is also only about 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from the historic Chateau de Chenonceau, situated on the Cher River near the small village of Chenonceaux. The city is famous for the Clos Luce manor house where Leonardo da Vinci lived (and ultimately died) at the invitation of King Francis I of France, whose Chateau d'Amboise, which dominates the town, is located just 500 m (1,640 feet) away. The narrow streets contain some good examples of timbered housing.

Bourges is a city in central France on the Yevre river. The Gothic Cathedral of Saint Etienne, located in Bourges, begun at the end of the twelfth century, ranks as a World Heritage Site. It is considered as one of the earliest examples of the High Gothic style of the thirteenth century. The city has a long tradition of art and history. Apart from the cathedral, other sites of importance include the 15th-century Palace of Jacques Coeur and a sixty-five-hectare district of half-timbered houses and fine town-houses.

Considered the capital of the Centre region, this city is excellent for lovers of history and quality dining.

Perigueux is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is also the seat of a Roman Catholic diocese. Sights in Perigueux include: the remains of a Roman amphitheater (known locally as the arenes romaines) the center of which has been turned into a green park with a water fountain; the remains of a temple of the Gallic goddess "Vesunna"; and a luxurious Roman villa, called the "Domus of Vesunna", built around a garden courtyard surrounded by a colonnaded peristyle now housed in the Vesunna Gallo-Roman Museum.

This Medieval town is known for its great restaurants, where you can find the best truffles and foie gras in the region.

Cahors is the capital of the Lot department in south-western France.

Its site is dramatic, being contained on three sides within a U-shaped bend in the River Lot known as the presqu'île. Today Cahors is perhaps best known as the centre of the famous AOC 'black' wine known since the Middle Ages and exported via Bordeaux, long before that region had developed its own viniculture industry.

This Medieval town is known for its great restaurants, where you can find the best truffles and foie gras in the region.

Jaca is a city in northeastern Spain near the border with France, in the midst of the Pyrenees. Jaca boasts several medieval walls and towers surrounding the 11th-century Romanesque Jaca Cathedral. The Jaca citadel, a fortification dating to the late 16th century, is home to a colony of rock sparrows. The Diocesan Museum of Jaca (Museum of Medieval Sacred Art) protects Romanesque and Gothic frescoes, some of which were found in the most remote locations in the Jaca district. Jaca is a tourist destination in the region for summer holidays and winter sports.

The pearl of the Cantabrian coast in Northern Spain, San Sebastian (officially known as “Donostia- San Sebastian”) spreads out in a crescent shape around the charming Bay of Biscay La Concha, about 12.5 miles from the French border. Once just a small fishing village in the Basque Country, San Sebastian became a resort following the construction of the Miramar Palace in 1889, attracting visitors from near and far.

Bilbao has abundant natural beauty with parks, lush landscapes, and proximity to stunning coastlines.

Founded in the 1st century BC by the Romans, its rich historical and architectural heritage, as well as its numerous annual festivals, make it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourism. 

Braganca, a beautiful and well-preserved medieval village, is located in northeastern Portugal in the Tras-os-Montes region of Portugal. Tras-os-Montes, meaning “behind the mountains” best describes this most remote region which was cut off from the world by three mountain ranges. 

The lively university town of Vila Real has 13th century roots, lovely historic landmarks, breathtaking views from its steep slopes, and outstanding port wine.