Guides, itineraries & tips
Our best tips to plan your next city trip: day-by-day itineraries, great spots and activities not to miss.
When to visit Europe? The season-by-season guide
Radiant spring, buzzing summer, golden autumn, magical winter… Each season has its cities. Here's when to visit Europe depending on your wishes, to avoid the crowds, the heat and the bad surprises.
How to skip the queues at major tourist sites
Two hours queuing in the sun to enter the Colosseum? No thanks. Here are our concrete tips to skip the queues and enjoy the great sites without wasting a minute.
City trip: the complete pre-departure checklist
Forgotten passport, sold-out museum, overweight bag… The little mishaps that ruin a weekend are easily anticipated. Here's our complete checklist to leave with peace of mind.
How much does a city trip in Europe cost? The budget guide
Transport, hotel, visits, meals… How much should you really budget for a weekend in Europe? Here's an honest estimate, item by item, and our tips to spend less without missing out.
What to do in Madrid: the ideal 2-day itinerary
Big, festive and surprisingly green, Madrid lives at all hours. We guide you from the Prado's masterpieces to the tapas terraces, in a capital that never quite sleeps.
What to do in Seville: the guide to an Andalusian weekend
Seville breathes passion: Moorish palaces, flowery patios, flamenco and dazzling sun. We guide you from the Alcázar to Triana, in the most bewitching city in Andalusia.
What to do in Athens: the guide to the cradle of democracy
Cradle of Western civilisation, Athens marries thousand-year-old ruins with Mediterranean buzz. We guide you from the Acropolis to the tavernas of Plaka, under the Greek sun.
What to do in Berlin: the guide to a history-laden weekend
Marked by history and bursting with creativity, Berlin is like no other capital. We guide you from the Wall to the museums, in a free, green and fascinating city.
Romantic weekend: 7 romantic cities in Europe
Fancy a getaway for two? Europe is full of cities made for love. Here is our selection of the most romantic destinations for an unforgettable weekend.
The most beautiful river cruises in Europe
Seeing a city from the water means rediscovering it. A tour of Europe's finest river trips, from the Seine to the Douro, to see your favourite destinations with fresh eyes.
Visiting Rome in winter: the tip few people know
What if the best season to discover Rome were winter? Fewer crowds, gentler prices and gorgeous light: we explain why, and how to make the most of it.
Visiting Paris with kids: what to do as a family
Paris isn't just a city of museums and monuments: it's also a fantastic playground for children. Here are our tried-and-tested ideas for a successful family stay, without meltdowns or boredom.
What to do in Porto: the guide to a weekend on the Douro
Authentic and photogenic, Porto clings to the banks of the Douro between azulejos and port wine cellars. We guide you from the Ribeira to the Dom Luís Bridge, for a delicious, charming city trip.
What to do in Florence: the guide to the cradle of the Renaissance
Florence fits in a pocket handkerchief, yet packs more masterpieces per square metre than any other city. We guide you from the Duomo to the Uffizi, in the footsteps of the Medici and Michelangelo.
What to do in Vienna: the guide to the imperial capital
Former capital of the Habsburgs, Vienna cultivates a unique art of living between lavish palaces, music and eternal cafés. We guide you from Schönbrunn to the Belvedere, with the concerts and tours to book.
What to do in Budapest: the guide to the pearl of the Danube
Split in two by the Danube, Budapest marries royal Buda and buzzing Pest. We guide you from the Parliament to the thermal baths, in a spectacular and affordable capital.
What to do in Barcelona: the ideal 2-day itinerary
Between Gaudí's mad genius, tapas and the Mediterranean, Barcelona lives at full speed. We take you from the Sagrada Família to the Gothic lanes, with the history of the places and the tickets to book.
What to do in Lisbon: the guide for a great stay
Bright, hilly and just melancholic enough, Lisbon is discovered to the rhythm of its yellow trams. We guide you from the Alfama to Belém, with a getaway to Sintra and the address of the best pastéis.
48h in Rome: the complete guide for a great weekend
A weekend to be swept up by the Eternal City. We tell you Rome hour by hour, from the arena of the Colosseum to the lanes of Trastevere, with what you need to know — and book — to miss nothing.
What to do in Amsterdam: the perfect 2-day itinerary
A city of canals, bikes and Flemish masters, Amsterdam is discovered on the water. We guide you from the museums to the hidden neighbourhoods, with the history of the city and the tickets to book.
What to do in Venice: the guide for a magical weekend
Unique in the world, Venice is discovered on the water, without cars or horns. We guide you from St Mark's Square to the colourful islands of the lagoon, with the history of the Serenissima.
What to do in Prague: the guide for a fairy-tale weekend
Nicknamed the city of a hundred spires, Prague has crossed the centuries almost intact. We guide you from the castle to Charles Bridge, in a Gothic, baroque and surprisingly affordable capital.
What to do in London: the ideal 3-day itinerary
Royal and rebellious, classic and cosmopolitan, London never runs out of steam. We guide you from the palaces to the free museums, from trendy markets to West End musicals, with the tickets to book.
What to do in Paris in 3 days: the perfect itinerary
Three days to fall in love with Paris. We take you, day by day, from the foot of the Eiffel Tower to the lanes of Montmartre, with the history of the places, our favourite spots and the tickets to book so you don't waste a minute.