The metropolitan center of southeastern France, vibrant Lyon abounds with stunning architectural masterpieces, gastronomic delights, and immersive museums. This spectacular city, founded by the Romans centuries ago, rivals Paris as a cultural and social hub for exploring the best that France has to offer.

Sanary-sur-Mer is a Mediterranean town on the Var coast of Provence, set around a sheltered bay between Toulon and Bandol. Its identity is closely tied to its fishing harbor, where traditional Provençal boats known as pointus remain an important feature. The waterfront is surrounded by narrow streets, small squares, cafés, and colorful façades, while beaches and wooded hills extend beyond the town center.

Oran is a major port city on Algeria’s western Mediterranean coast, set around a broad bay beneath the hills of Mount Murdjadjo. Its urban landscape combines a busy harbour, broad avenues, older quarters, and coastal neighborhoods. Oran is also strongly associated with raï music, a popular Algerian style that developed in the western part of the country.

A hundred and forty seven miles from Frankfurt, Bayreuth is an important town the the history of classical music. There's a museum in this town dedicated to the composer who made Bayreuth famous, Richard Wagner. Every year, from the end of July and throughout August, the Bayreuth Festival pays homage to Wagner by presenting various operas he created.

Coos Bay is the Coast's largest urban community and a major wood products shipping center, thanks to the deepest harbor between San Francisco and Puget Sound. In addition to museums, shops and theaters, Coos Bay is well known for its myrtlewood and diverse activities in beautiful surroundings. Visit the Coos Art Museum; fish for chinook and coho salmon in the Coos River or the ocean; take a drive out to Golden and Silver Falls State Park.