Straddling the Welsh-English border, this town flanked by the River Wye and the Black Mountains is best known for its many bookshops and annual literary festival.
Hay-on-Wye
Bergerac
Sitting on the banks of the Dordogne, Bergerac has a long and turbulent history and a very attractive medieval centre.
Titisee and the Black Forest
A glistening 2.5km-long freshwater lake nestled between the lush, dark green pine-covered mountains of the Black Forest. The excessively touristy namesake town is less impressive.
Winchester
The ancient English capital is steeped in history and oh so very pretty, boasting quaint, charming buildings, lots to do and oodles of great food.
Rosslyn Chapel
Featuring intricate stone carvings and mysterious symbols, this medieval chapel, which was made famous by The Da Vinci Code, makes for a fascinating day trip from Edinburgh.
Little Old World 