Bank Holiday breaks
Top 10 Bank Holiday breaks:
- Paris, France
- Brussels, Belgium
- Oslo, Norway
- Nice, France
- Munich, Germany
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Amsterdam, Holland
- Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Lille, France
Paris, France
The Louvre (metro: Palais Royal) and the Musee d'Orsay (metro: Musee d'Orsay) are tops for art. Visits to Sacre-Coeur cathedral and the artists' district of Montmartre (metro: Anvers) are also popuar choices. Or, go to St Michel metro and walk along the Seine.
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Brussels, Belgium
Eurostar whisks you into Brussels' central Gare du Midi in two hours 20 minutes or flights take just one hour from London. Head for Grand Place, a cobbled square surrounded by historic buildings, pavement cafes and fine restaurants. Shopping in Brussels is great - chocolates, beer and lace are top buys.
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Oslo, Norway
Just over two hours by air from London. Most of Oslo's sights, including the harbour front, are within a 15-minute walk of the main street, Karl Johans Gate, which runs from the train station to the Royal Palace. Visit attractions including an open-air folk museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Kon-Tiki Museum.
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Nice, France
It may seem a long way to the Cote d'Azur but it's only two hours by plane, and a shuttle bus runs into the centre of Nice every half-hour. Once you're there, it's a very walkable town. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais for a view of the sweeping bay immortalised by artists such as the Fauvist Raoul Dufy.
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Munich, Germany
Just a one hour 45 minute flight from London. Once in the city, explore on foot or use the underground or U-bahn to get around. On a day visit, your best bet is a walk around the old town, or Aldstadt, with its historic buildings and Marienplatz at its centre.
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Copenhagen, Denmark
In just under two hours by air, you can be in the Danish capital. The Stroget is the main shopping area, with plenty of places to shop and eat - try a genuine Danish pastry or a smorrebrod - a traditional open sandwich. The area north of the Stroget is the Latin Quarter, with lots of cafes.
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Amsterdam, Holland
The Dutch capital is just a one-hour flight from London. Central Amsterdam lies within the canal belt - a great area to stroll around and just admire the view. There are some fine museums here - a visit to the Rijksmuseum is a must. The popular Van Gogh Museum houses more than 200 paintings by Vincent.
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Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Just over an hour's flight from London, Dublin offers a great day out. In the centre, follow the Heritage Trail, which links many of Dublin's historic buildings, including Trinity College which houses the Book of Kells (an illuminated manuscript from around AD 800, and one of the oldest books in the world), and Dublin Castle.
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Prague, Czech Republic
Known as the city of a hundred spires, historic Prague is packed with beautiful buildings including churches, palaces and a castle. Wander around the cobbled streets of the Old Town from the medieval Charles Bridge to the Old Town square with its famous astronomical clock.
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Lille, France
A one hour 40 minutes train journey away from London by Eurostar is Lille - birthplace of Charles de Gaulle. Its attractive Old Town with its cobbled streets and Flemish-style buildings is pleasant to wander around. There are two excellent museums - Palais des Beaux-Arts and Musee d'Art Moderne du Nord.
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