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This ceremonial county in southwest England is rich in nature, rugged coastlines, picturesque villages, legends and tasty dishes. Some travel tips.

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00:00Can a place steal your heart?

00:02Cornwall for sure has a reputation as a romantic destination.

00:06The coast is not only home to nature, but also historical and legendary sights, such

00:12as this landmark of the south coast.

00:16Did you think I was in France for a second?

00:18I don't blame you.

00:19This looks a lot like the famous Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, but it's its smaller

00:23English cousin, Mount Saint Michael.

00:26Both places have the same name, that's because monks from Mont Saint Michel in France founded

00:31a branch of their monastery here.

00:34The path to the island is on a raised road that's only accessible at low tide.

00:39At high tide you have to take a boat.

00:43You don't want to miss the walk along the crossway.

00:45It's not every day you get to walk across the water onto an island, especially one with

00:50so much history.

00:53The gen home shows visitors like me around the island.

00:56Saint Michael's Mount has appeared in many films, including the series House of the Dragon.

01:02Part of what makes the island attractive are the legends surrounding it.

01:06Cornwall is known as the Land of Giants and Giants lived all up and down the length of Cornwall.

01:13And one lived here on the island and he was called Cornrun.

01:17He was a particularly mean and horrible giant who terrorized the local community.

01:21And so a little boy from Marazion came over and he did away with the giant in the middle

01:25of the night.

01:28If you want to get to the castle, you have to climb 60 meters up the granite steps.

01:34Check this out, the giant's heart.

01:38The castle has been inhabited by the same family since the 17th century.

01:43The oldest part is a small church from the 12th century.

01:47And of course it's dedicated to the patron saint of the island, Archangel Michael.

01:53Part of the castle is open to visitors in the summer months.

01:56So the St. Auburn family live here in their private apartments and then we have our formal

02:03rooms which are open for visitors to enjoy.

02:06This room is the blue drawing room and it is traditionally where we receive royalty if we

02:11have a royal visit.

02:13Like Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles when he was still prince.

02:20The view of the sea and the palace gardens is more than royal.

02:31You can actually walk in the footsteps of royalty here.

02:34These are bronze casts of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

02:39Same shoe size as King Charles.

02:43I take a boat back to the mainland.

02:47Because of the tide, visitors who walk may not get back with dry feet.

02:54Now I feel like relaxing so I head to St. Ives.

02:59The town is famous for its beaches.

03:02And it's a hot spot for artists too.

03:06I'm drawn to one of the very romantic cafes where the classic English afternoon tea is served

03:11along with freshly baked scones, clotted cream and jam.

03:16The climate in Cornwall is especially mild all year thanks to the Gulf Stream.

03:21That's why you find some of the most magnificent gardens in the UK here.

03:25I'll show you the lost gardens of Heligin which are 200 acres and have parts that date back

03:31to the 18th century.

03:34At the heart of the farm is the productive garden for fruits and vegetables which are grown

03:39as they were back in the day.

03:41And there's more to discover.

03:44Giants are hiding here too.

03:49My personal favorite is the jungle.

03:52And it's not even in a greenhouse.

03:54This valley has a microclimate that's 5 degrees warmer than Heligin's other gardens.

04:00Plants from all over the world grow here.

04:03It's time to grab a bite in the fishing village of Patsdow.

04:11I want to taste a specialty found all over Cornwall.

04:14Hello.

04:15Good morning.

04:16I would like to try a Cornish pasty.

04:18Or would you say the steak is the best?

04:20Oh, steak is the best.

04:21Yeah, I'll go for that.

04:22I'll go for that.

04:23Traditionally filled with beef, potatoes, onions and turnips, pasties now come in many variations.

04:29Finally, I venture to one of Cornwall's spookiest places, Falmouth.

04:34It has a long history of shipwrecks and dark legends.

04:37I'm taking a ghost tour.

04:39The tour lasts an hour and you'll also learn about the city's history.

04:48It takes place twice a week from April to November.

04:51Tickets cost 10 pounds and are best booked online.

04:55What about you?

04:56Would you like to explore this part of England?

04:58And what landmark would you like to visit the most?

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