Winter in Europe, 5 Countries, 11 Cities - France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherland, Germany☃️

Day 1 - Going for cruise - Going to Eiffel level 2 -Visit touristic place Day 2 - Explore 2-3 museums Day 3 Prepare to go to Lyon is Paris France famous? Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion, and gastronomy. For its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its early and extensive system of street lighting, in the 19th century, it became known as the City of Light.

Explore Lyon city center Visit Museum Visit touristic place Lyon became a major economic hub during the Renaissance. The city is recognised for its cuisine and gastronomy, as well as historical and architectural landmarks; as such, the districts of Old Lyon, the Fourvière hill, the Presqu'île and the slopes of the Croix-Rousse are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

They said this city is the best at france The working city operates a major commercial port and boasts a vibrant street life too. With the second largest population in France, Marseille offers big city vibes by the sea. It shirked its reputation for being dirty and dangerous, and now offers trendy restaurants, world-class museums and stylish boutiques.

Brussels is famous worldwide for its gastronomy, particularly for Belgian waffles, Belgian chocolate, and French fries, which despite the name, are actually believed to have originated in Belgium. The city also lends its name to Brussels sprouts.

Leuven has been a university city since 1425. This makes it the oldest university city in the Low Countries. KU Leuven, the largest Dutch-speaking university in the world and the largest university in the Low Countries (and thus also Belgium's largest university), has its flagship campus in Leuven. The city is home of the headquarters of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer brewe and sixth-largest fast-moving consumer goods company.

Dinant is a city in Belgium’s Walloon Region. It’s on the banks of the Meuse River and backed by steep cliffs. Perched on an outcrop above town is the centuries-old fortified Citadel. It's now a museum with sweeping views. Below it is the Gothic Collegiate Church of Our Lady. Nearby, on the site of saxophone inventor Adolphe Sax’s birthplace, Mr. Sax’s House has interactive exhibits on the instrument’s development.

Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.

Ghent is a port city in northwest Belgium, at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers. During the Middle Ages it was a prominent city-state. Today it’s a university town and cultural hub. Its pedestrianized center is known for medieval architecture such as 12th-century Gravensteen castle and the Graslei, a row of guildhalls beside the Leie river harbor.

Many visitors begin their stay in the capital where world-famous artists rub shoulders with newcomers, and old fortress walls meet modern architecture. Here you will find a place pulsing with energy where people exchange ideas and stories, and culture, nightlife, business and relaxation collide. City break fans are drawn to this cosmopolitan capital, but also to other towns in the country to which they can travel free of charge on Luxembourg’s nationwide public transport. People who are passionate about the outdoors quickly adopt Luxembourg as a favourite hiking and cycling destination. For dreamers and culture vultures, there are castles and palaces, museums and countless other inspiring cultural hotspots. Foodies find themselves falling helplessly in love with Luxembourg because, as the saying goes, the way to the heart is through the stomach. All this and more awaits you in Luxembourg. So, what are you waiting for?

Landmarks edit Churches edit Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom) is the city's most famous monument and the Cologne residents' most loved landmark. It is a Gothic church, started in 1248, and completed in 1880. In 1996, it was designated a World Heritage Site; it houses the Shrine of the Three Kings, which supposedly contains the relics of the Three Magi (see also[64]). Residents of Cologne sometimes refer to the cathedral as "the eternal construction site" (die ewige Baustelle). Twelve Romanesque churches: These buildings are outstanding examples of medieval church architecture. The origins of some of the churches go back as far as Roman times, for example St. Gereon, which was originally a chapel in a Roman graveyard. With the exception of St. Maria Lyskirchen all of these churches were very badly damaged during World War II. Reconstruction was only finished in the 1990s.

Amsterdam. Capital of the Netherlands. With its famously scenic canals, rich history and iconic cultural scene, Amsterdam is one of the world's most vibrant cities. This page offers top tips to see our capital city like a local. Read about the city's hidden gems, sustainable travel tips and off-the-beaten-track adventures.