S1 E1 ∙ London to Monte Carlo ∙

Armed with his 1913 guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular Edwardian route through France, stopping at Paris and the Cote D'Azur along the way.

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S1 E4 · Switzerland

Michael Portillo makes the spectacular ascent by train to Europe's highest station.