Before Paris claimed the title, Tours served as the capital of France. This elegant city on the Loire River still carries that regal bearing. Its historic centre, known as the Vieux Tours, is a maze of half-timbered houses and narrow lanes that have remained unchanged for centuries. The Cathedral of Saint Gatien dominates the skyline […]
The Scheldt River carries ocean-going vessels into the heart of Antwerp, a city that has been a centre of global trade for five centuries. This Belgian port ranks among the largest in Europe, handling over 200 million tons of cargo each year. But Antwerp is far more than its docks. The old town centres on […]