People here move on foot, by tram and on regional trains, and the journey is half the pleasure. Cobbled lanes lead to river bridges, rail lines cross forests and farmland, and every town has a square where the day gathers. Good shoes and a little curiosity carry you from one small surprise to the next.
The climate is temperate, between oceanic and continental, with warm summers, cold and snowy winters, a changeable spring and a crisp autumn. Pack layers. A Local Friend walks beside you instead of ahead, pointing out the shortcut, the better bench and the story behind the street you are standing on.
