Take a 1-hour journey to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí, and step into his surreal masterpiece — the Dalí Theatre-Museum, designed by the artist himself. Constructed to replace an old theatre that burnt down during the Spanish Civil War, the building is a work of surrealist art, topped with giant eggs and crowned by a geodesic dome. Inside, it holds the world’s largest collection of Dalí’s works, from early impressionist pieces like Port Alguer (1924) to later marvels like Galatea of the Spheres (1952). Don’t miss the Mae West room, an upside-down bathtub fixed to the ceiling, or the glittering jewellery collection. The artist himself is buried in a crypt below the stage, adding a layer of solemnity to the whimsy. Book tickets online to avoid long queues, and allow at least half a day to fully absorb the labyrinthine galleries, optical illusions, and the sheer audacity of Dalí’s vision.

Opened in 1780, the Grand-Théâtre is one of Bordeaux’s standout buildings — all columns, symmetry, and old-world grandeur. It was built on the site of a former Roman temple and still feels like a place where something serious is about to happen. Inside, the auditorium is known for its acoustics and classical style, and it hosts opera, ballet, and orchestral concerts throughout the year.

Founded by Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel in 1866, the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee is the oldest registered distillery in the United States. To this day, every bottle of the world's most famous whiskey brand is still produced in the same distillery Jack Daniel set up more than 150 years ago. Whiskey drinker or not, you shouldn't miss out on the unique chance to visit this historic place. Plus, sample several tastings of premium Tennessee whiskey.