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

In France, a medieval-style home pays homage to an intrepid explorer who discovered Québec.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.

This place bears witness to the loss of many lives during WWII, and stands in stark contrast to the American Cemetery.

Straight out of a nightmare, barcode-faced babies climb up and down Prague's television tower.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

The video game-themed street art first popped up in the French city.

Remains of Roman amphitheater hidden in a sleepy quarter of Paris.

During the summer months, giant teddy bears take over Paris near Les Gobelins metro station.

This volcanic crater lake is renowned for its perfectly round shape, stunning blue-green waters, and unique geological properties.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river.

The history of knife-making in this French city is explored through this museum.

This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.