Its “gastronomic revolution” and forthcoming high-speed rail line which cuts travel time to Paris to a mere two hours as well as being gorgeous are among the few reasons it has been given the top spot.
London named best city in the world for quality of life
Second on the list is Cape Town, thanks to new cultural attractions such as the forthcoming Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, as well as impressive gastronomy. While Los Angeles came third on the list for its diversity, a recent subway expansion and 50 new hotels in the works.
Top 10 most visited cities in the world
Here is a complete list of Lonely Panet’s top 10 cities from Best in Travel 2017:
1.Bordeaux, France
2. Cape Town, South Africa
3. Los Angeles, US
4. Mérida, Mexico
5. Ohrid, Macedonia
6. Pistoia, Italy
7. Seoul, South Korea
8. Lisbon, Portugal
9. Moscow, Russia
10. Portland (Oregon), US
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