York

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A city in the north-east of England, York is often described as one of the most beautiful towns in the country. Relatively large, York preserves the remains of Roman rule and architectural monuments that are well worth a visit. Besides its immense Gothic cathedral, the city walls and the Monk Bar gate will immerse you in the life of the 15th-century Plantagenet king.

Stay in a hotel in York and set off to discover the many treasures of this English city. Surrounded by national parks such as the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, York is an ideal destination for your next holiday. Dynamic, welcoming and lively, York appeals as much for its historic past as for its green setting.

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As soon as you have dropped off your bags, begin your discovery of the city with the famous York Minster and its 275 steps, which offer a breathtaking view over the whole city. Continue with the Treasurer's House, surrounded by many legends. Some even say it is haunted. Will you dare venture inside during your stay?

Then head to The Shambles to soak up the Harry Potter atmosphere. Cobbled street, sublime shop windows and all kinds of shops: you are not dreaming, this street looks just like Diagon Alley.

A fortified city par excellence, you won't want to miss walking along York's city walls, which date from AD 71. These walls make for a lovely walk with family or friends, before having a drink in the bars dotted here and there between two gates: Bootham Bar, Walmgate Bar or Victoria Bar.

Art and museum lovers will be spoilt for choice. The York Museum Gardens combine a green haven with cultural discovery, with the Yorkshire Museum devoted to archaeology, geology, astronomy and biology. Further along in the same gardens stands the Multangular Tower, which is well worth a detour.

Finally, if time and weather allow, try a cruise on the River Ouse for a priceless break, before visiting a brewery and tasting some of the region's brews.

How to get to York?

Even though the city does not have its own airport, you can easily reach your hotel in York, England, with a flight to Manchester. Well served by many airlines, the city also has a railway station that lets you reach York quickly.