Bathe Yourself in the Culture of Bath

Bath is a city that feels like a palatial garden, with squares, terraces, facades, and bridges that are intermittently placed in and around shades of green. While the origins of Bath are shrouded in mystery, we know that it was, to some degree, settled by the Celts, but it didn’t come into its own until the Romans discovered it in the first century AD during the Roman invasion. The focal point of this settlement was, of course, the hot springs, and it was this foundation that temples and walls were constructed to form hubs of social activity. When the Roman Empire collapsed, and their presence faded, the spas fell into disrepair and were lost, it wasn’t until the 18th century that the springs were rediscovered. Under King George I, II, and III, Bath began to flourish as a cultural hotspot as great restoration projects were undertaken and since then it has become the famed elegant city of art, literature, and stunning architecture that we see today.

The Cathedrals, Canals and Cultural History of Dole

Set in the beautiful Jura region in Eastern France, amid vineyards and great forests, Dole has attained the fitting title of Ville d’Art et d’Histoire. This sought-after award is designated by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, and it comes with no surprises when taking the history and sights of the town into account.

Lose Yourself at Monet’s Lily Pond in Giverny

Impressionist work is the essence of an imperfect world marred by the throes of time. These paintings were not symmetrical or idealised, but simply a passing flicker of what the artist saw and this was portrayed onto a canvas. Monet is without a doubt, the most revered and celebrated impressionists from the era. His paintings masterfully captured the subtleties of light and perfectly visage the fleeting qualities of everyday scenery. His unconventional and striking creations started a movement which has been adored for centuries and will be for much more to come.