Tucked away near the Swiss border in eastern France, Annecy is the kind of town that makes you question whether real life accidentally wandered into a fairy tale. Picture this: flower-draped balconies, cobblestone lanes, turquoise canals, and a sparkling lake ringed by snow-kissed mountains.

Some cities whisper their stories. Oxford sings them—through spires, cobbled lanes, and ancient libraries echoing with the footsteps of thinkers, dreamers, and revolutionaries. Founded over nine centuries ago, **Oxford University** isn’t just the oldest university in the English-speaking world—it’s also one of the most enchanting.