Art in France

This pair of running lions engraved on animal bone is one of the earliest artistic depictions of big cats.

A treasure trove of fine art is hiding inside this small medieval abbey in Gascony.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

This prehistoric figurine is the oldest known realistic depiction of a human face.

A medieval house adorned with enigmatic carvings, including one of a man displaying his masculine attributes.

Trek into the depths of the cave where 17,000-year-old paintings exist alongside 400-year-old graffiti.

An enchanting work of outsider art, full of whimsical sculptures and carvings.

One of the last umbrella repair shops in Paris upholds the nostalgic art of umbrella making.

Every year, the town of Menton, France, turns lemons and oranges into giant sculptures depicting windmills, dragons, and more.

This hidden workshop is filled with molds of France's most iconic sculptures.

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.

The vibrant buildings in the “capital of the comic strip” celebrate the art form that made it famous.

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.

Original cabaret handbills, posters, and feline artwork are a purrfect highlight of the Museum of Montmartre.

The sunken structure looks like the victim of a catastrophic flood.