Porto

Boasting interesting architecture, a maze of alleyways that are ripe for exploring, museums, parks, churches and fantastic food, Portugal's second city is the perfect place for a weekend break.

Paris: Fondation Louis Vuitton

Situated in the Bois de Boulogne, this Frank Gehry-designed museum is a sight to behold. The art gallery and cultural centre resembles an enormous ship made of glass and concrete, and boasts 12 glass sails.

Giverny

This pretty Norman village is where Claude Monet spent the last 40 years of his life. His picturesque Japanese garden inspired his series of Nymphéas (Water Lillies) paintings.

Bilbao: The old town

Brimming with culture, history, art and exceptionally good food, there's so much more to this Basque city than its most iconic building, the Guggenheim.

Edinburgh travel guide

Settled around two extinct volcanoes and steeped in history, Edinburgh is a cultural and culinary powerhouse boasting dramatic scenery, excellent food and fabulous shopping.

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