There are also Palazzi dei Rolli down below, in the medieval core – but, says Montanari, those are medieval buildings that were repurposed and expanded, rather than being built from scratch.

As befits its status as a City of Art and History, Bourges is bursting with awesome museums. The Musee de Berry in the Hotel Cujas is an idiosyncratic look at the town's history, with a fantastic ...

The French Riviera is home to stunning views and charming villages, and this medieval town is one of the oldest, housing work from esteemed European artists.