National Geographic
Inside the World's Largest Model Railway in Germany
Hamburg’s Miniatur Wunderland is a place of pilgrimage for railway modellers — and author Oliver Smith is one of them.
AfarJul 29
4 Food-Focused Trips for Travelers Who Love Culture
From cooking classes in Tuscany to market visits in Vietnam, these tours use food to connect travelers with local traditions and daily life.
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- truffle farm tourPlaceOptional excursion
- Elsewhere
- Finnish LaplandNeighborhoodRovaniemi, FinlandJourney through
- Lake MaggioreSightVerbania, ItalyTour kicks off on its shores
- Tuscan villaHotelFlorence, ItalyGuests stay for four nights
- Chianti countrysideSightGreve in Chianti, ItalyDedicated day for visiting
- Tuscan dinnerRestaurantFlorence, ItalyPaired with local Chianti wine
- Cinque TerreNeighborhoodMonterosso al Mare, ItalyRoute winds along Ligurian coast
- Emilia-Romagna regionNeighborhoodBologna, ItalyStop includes a family-owned acetaia
- acetaiaAttractionModena, ItalyBalsamic vinegar ages up to 25 years
- light lunchRestaurantModena, ItalyInfused with balsamic vinegar
- Rhône RiverSightLyon, FranceCruise through Lyon, Provence, and Paris
- Beaujolais countrysideSightVillefranche-sur-Saône, FrancePrivate wine tasting
- La CamargueMuseumArles, FrancePrivate ranch lunch with Provençal specialties
- château at UzèsSightUzès, FranceTour and dinner on its grounds
- Le Cordon BleuPlaceParis, FrancePastry class
- artisanal cheesesRestaurantStresa, Italy
- local winesRestaurantStresa, Italy
Lonely PlanetJul 10
5 of the best day trips from Lyon
Go beyond France
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- Palais des PapesAttractionLargest medieval Gothic building in Europe.
- Pont Saint-BénézetSightFour quirky arches of the half-bridge.
- Petit Palais MuseumMuseumHouses a fine collection of medieval art.
- Festival d’AvignonFestivalHundreds of music, dance and theater performances in July.
- Le 46RestaurantFine neighborhood restaurant for warm summer evenings.
- Les Papalines d'AvignonRestaurantPink chocolate-coated ball with liqueur.
- Elsewhere
- Jet d’EauSightGeneva, Switzerland140m-tall water fountain shooting from Lake Geneva.
- La ClémenceCaféGeneva, SwitzerlandConvivial cafe perfect for watching the world go by.
- Musée de GrenobleMuseumGrenoble, FranceHouses Egyptian antiquities and modern art masterpieces.
- ChartreuseRestaurantGrenoble, FrancePungent herbal liqueur sampled in Old Town.
- Café de la Table RondeCaféGrenoble, FranceGreat spot for sampling pungent herbal liqueur.
- Le RousseauRestaurantGrenoble, FranceWonderful purveyor of the region’s local produce.
- La Maison Fantin LatourRestaurantGrenoble, FranceMichelin-starred restaurant takes cuisine to new heights.
- BeaujolaisNeighborhoodVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceHistoric province with 18,000 hectares of vineyards.
- Hameau DubœufMuseumVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceGaudy wine museum.
- Château de CorcellesSightVillefranche-sur-Saône, FranceOrnate tastings beneath pointed-hat towers.
- Lake AnnecySightAnnecy, FranceLargely flat and surrounded by delightful scenery.
- Roul’ ma PoulePlaceAnnecy, FranceLocation de vélos électriques et classiques à Annecy.
- Philippe RigollotRestaurantAnnecy, FranceAward-winning patisserie for a sweet bite.
- Maison TavelMuseumGeneva, SwitzerlandLocal history museum built in the 12th-century.
- Restaurant de l’Hôtel de VilleRestaurantGeneva, SwitzerlandServes traditional Swiss fare like gooey fondue.
- Philippe PascoëtRestaurantGeneva, SwitzerlandFinely decorated chocolates.
- Fort de la BastilleSightGrenoble, France