Kaub was made famous by the Prussian general, Blücher. At the turn of 1814, he transported his 60,000-man army and 20,000 horses across the Rhine to drive Napoleon out of Germany. The Blücher monument is a reminder of the event. Pictured: vineyards at Kaub am Rhein.

Romantic Journey through Germany, France, and Belgium

Experience a taste of Northwest Europe's romantic heritage in the Romantic Rhine Valley, Historic Bruges, and Epic Mont-Saint-Michel World Heritage sites.

Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Germany

Bacharach on the Upper Middle Rhine River, Germany – © JeniFoto / Shutterstock

The Middle Rhine was the heart of the medieval Holy Roman Empire and the region was a magnet for great artistry, ingenuity, and craftsmanship. During its heyday, it was one of the most important trading areas in Europe—arguably, the world. Journey through the Romantic Rhine Valley and discover the culture, the stories, the gastronomy and wine that makes this one of Europe’s most renowned romantic landscapes.

Bruges Historic Centre, Belgium

A horse-drawn carriage is a classic choice to experience Bruges' Market Square.. – © Jan D'Hondt / VisitBruges

Bruges' golden age may have been from the 12th to 15th centuries—when it was a busy trading port—yet this medieval city remains one of the world's most beautiful culture hubs. Laden with Gothic architecture and home to early Flemish painters, it is a city that has captured hearts for centuries.

Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay, France

Cloister bays. The Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel has a surface area of approximately 450 square kilometres and serves as one of the most extraordinary tidal theatres in Europe. – © Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel / CMN

Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay with its jaw-dropping natural surroundings and exceptional architectural heritage dating to the 8th century—was France’s first property to be listed as World Heritage. The island, used since ancient times as a strategic location for defence, exemplifies the unique universal values upheld by UNESCO. To travel here, be it the first or hundredth time, is an inspiring experience.