Strasbourg, France
Tourists flock to the capital city of France but there is a little gem hiding in this country near the German border. It's not as grandiose as Paris, but this small town, called “La Petite France”, definitely has its own charm. It's built on the banks of winding canals.
It even has a world-class cathedral, the Strasbourg Cathedral, which is admired the world over for its detailed Gothic architecture. One of the best parts is that Strasbourg is only two hours away from Paris by train! So, if you can't let go of Paris just yet, no need to worry.