Regions: Which is Europe's Most Charming?

[Loddfafner]

Which is the most charming region in Europe? The landscape, historical monuments, and present culture must all be interesting. There are too many to list in a poll. A few contenders to get this rolling: Tuscany, Dordogne, Bavaria, Southern Bohemia, Northwest Wales.

[safinator]

South Italy

[Nglund]

La Franche-Comté!

[Alex Delarge]

Since i'm very biased, i won't count my own country.
From what i had the chance to see i would say Tuscany. Florence is really beautiful.

[Zankapfel]

The North German Lowlands and Schwarzwald regions, out of personal bias ;]

Toscana, no doubt. Firenze is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities I've ever visited, and a rich cultural experience.

I also find Danish landscape architecture elegant and sharp. Copenhagen's Nyhavn, Kanalrundfart and Søerne are a sight to behold, not to mention I love its streets and cycling paths.

Central Bohemia also gets a special mention from me. Praha is absolutely amazing.

[Ouistreham]

Auvergne, hands down.





Old Celtic regions have a charm that cannot be equalled.

The Scottish Highlands come as close second.
Oh well, it's a draw.

[Talvi]

Transylvania.

[Loddfafner]

Please note that this thread is about regions as opposed to cities (unless you are talking about cities as focal points for a region) or whole countries (unless they are effectively independent regions such as Slovenia).

[Aces High]

If any of you get the chance and like being up in the hills and mountains and eating good food and decent wine at quite low prices and like being in outstanding scenery......i suggest a visit to the Monte Sibilini area of central Italy.

Very much off the beaten track,not too far from Roma and very few tourists.One of the most beautiful and best kept secrets in Italy....

http://www.sibillini.net/

[Treffie]

The Cotswolds, England