Dinan (Brittany) Pop: 11,000

A restored medieval town in northeast France, Dinan contains well-preserved ramparts, towers, and a castle complete with entrancing art and buildings.

If you have to choose, see old town, Rue du Petite Fort, River Rance and Old Port, Museum of Rail, Rue de la Cordonnerie (street of pubs-8 pubs side by side).