Marseille, France
Rove Tunnel
Longest canal tunnel in the world, abandoned in the 1960s.
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Marseille, France
Longest canal tunnel in the world, abandoned in the 1960s.
Larmor-Baden, France
One of the great treasures of Neolithic art lies within this carefully constructed pile of rocks.
Noisy-sur-École, France
An unusual sand beach in the middle of a forest.
Sauve, France
This French "sea of rocks" is packed with stunning rock formations and its own medieval castle.
Metz, France
A neighborhood church's unusual abstract stained glass was the final project of avant-garde artist Jean Cocteau.
Saumur, France
A huge Megalithic chamber tomb located behind a cafe.
Lyon, France
This hidden garden boasts amazing views of Lyon.
Théoule-sur-Mer, France
One architect's organic, human-centric design has been fully realized in this alien art house.
Delme, France
This building’s ghostly exterior reflects its former lives as a prison, school, and funeral home.
Élancourt, France
France's Lilliputian park displays over 100 of the country's monuments for visitor perusal.
Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, France
This 1,400-year-old abbey was once a powerhouse for music and intellectualism known across Normandy.
Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, France
Fighting the British and making game shows for over 150 years.
Fleury-devant-Douaumont, France
Site of one of World War I's most horrific scenes.
Les Baux-de-Provence, France
Walk through living pictures and music in the Cathedral of Images.
Arras, France
An underground city of ancient quarry tunnels hid thousands of Allied soldiers in WWI.
Provins, France
An atmospheric, medieval-themed book store hides in a 13th-century underground space.
Dijon, France
For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.
Nice, France
Artist's eccentric property excessively decorated with found objects and work of his own.
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
A daring D-Day assault by U.S. Army Rangers is commemorated atop the high cliffs of this strategic point.
Toulouse, France
There is a strange little carving of a person seemingly crushed by a pillar behind the remains of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Oppède, France
These medieval ruins have survived since the 12th century, even providing shelter from the Nazis.
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France
The world's most famous cheese caves.
Lyon, France
A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.
Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux, France
A unique zoological park home to over 30 species of wild cats, both big and small.