Schwyz, Switzerland
Stoosbahn Funicular
The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.
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Schwyz, Switzerland
The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.
Andermatt, Switzerland
A breathtaking bridge that crosses a vast gorge over a river's torrents, and has a tale of a devil architect attached.
St. Gallen, Switzerland
This is not only one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful.
Wasserauen, Switzerland
This 170-year-old Swiss guesthouse built into the side of a mountain is best accessed by a cable car.
Gadmen, Switzerland
This amazing pedestrian suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps would give Indiana Jones nightmares.
Boudry, Switzerland
This lovely little bridge hidden in a Switzerland gorge is essentially a fairytale.
Lucerne, Switzerland
This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.
Gatteville-le-Phare, France
A beautiful lighthouse with as many steps as days in the year, as many windows as weeks, and as many levels as months.
Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, France
This 1,400-year-old abbey was once a powerhouse for music and intellectualism known across Normandy.
Lumio, France
Resting on a hill overlooking the coast, these medieval ruins look completely deserted save for their restored chapel.
Arles, France
This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.
Coussac-Bonneval, France
Legend has it this 11th-century castle was paid a visit from the devil.
Oppède, France
These medieval ruins have survived since the 12th century, even providing shelter from the Nazis.
Paris, France
The Argonaute submarine was the French navy's pride and joy in the 1950's.
Deyme, France
The deserted pirate-themed restaurant still entices explorers.
Sers, France
This futuristic observatory at the top of the Pyrénées offers unrivaled views.
Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, France
The 16th-century church was kept in its ruined state as a reminder of the casualties of World War I.
Albi, France
A medieval church with largest and oldest collection of Renaissance frescoes in France.
Naours, France
A centuries-old complex of hand-dug stone chambers has sheltered locals in times of trouble.
Le Puy, France
A chapel on a volcanic core, marking the end of a successful journey.
Lyon, France
Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.
Bordeaux, France
The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.
Chartres, France
A mosaic-tiled house built by graveyard sweeper Raymond Isidore.
Maincy, France
This stunning French estate was so lavish that it landed its original owner in jail for the rest of his life.