On this romantic tidal island reachable only at low tide the tomb of a famous French writer overlooks the sea.

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

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

A pink sandstone column once used in ancient times to measure one's belly after a night of debauchery.

A remnant of the Franco-Prussian War, lodged in the city's walls.

This 14th century wine cellar is home to the oldest barrel-stored wine in the world.

This fascinating museum in an old water tower holds the world's largest collection of Vodou artifacts from western and central Africa.

The experimental test tracks of a retro-futuristic monorail still stand in the French countryside.

The great Italian Renaissance painter was laid to rest here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert.

Hundreds of secret cabinets built into the walls of legendary poisoner's private work room.

A breathtakingly steep set of stairs is carved directly into the face of the sea cliffs of Bonifacio.

Napoleon's childhood home is now open for people to explore the beginnings of France's short general.

Réunion Island's highest point is a two-million-year-old volcano and a paraglider's paradise.