This imposing castle has stood for nearly a thousand years.

Exquisite examples prehistoric bas-relief carvings.

A centuries-old complex of hand-dug stone chambers has sheltered locals in times of trouble.

A short distance from the Eiffel Tower is the final resting place of several of the city’s more well-known and interesting characters.

France's third-largest necropolis offers a peaceful respite from a busy port city.

This folk museum is devoted to small figurines of provincial village life.

This modern museum of Mediterranean culture is surrounded by a surreal concrete honeycomb.

This historic island prison holds one of the dungeons from the Count of Monte Cristo even though it is a work of fiction.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

A unique underground structure dating back to the 1st century BC.

Home to fantastic views and ancient graves.

Walk through living pictures and music in the Cathedral of Images.

An Orthodox church built by the Royal Family for the Russian community exiled to the French Riviera.

This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.

A medieval military street hidden beneath a charming French fishing village.

A French library that makes sure its love of books is writ large... giant in fact.

Now a memorial, this factory was once used as a concentration camp for artists by the Vichy government.

Sleep in a climate-controlled plastic bubble for the night.

This stone memorial commemorates a group of French patriots slain by French fascists.

A charming little museum founded by the designer of the Statue of Liberty.

This historic stone gate tower is now just a lonely relic in the middle of a swamp.

This salt marsh in Southern France is as pink as the flamingos that inhabit it.

This plaza is home to a number of works, including Montpellier‘s own Arc de Triomphe.

100-windowed castle turned art gallery, built by one dedicated mason.