Vallorbe, Switzerland
Grottes de Vallorbe
Over 3km of caverns and caves at the Switzerland-France border contain the largest underground river in Central Europe.
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Vallorbe, Switzerland
Over 3km of caverns and caves at the Switzerland-France border contain the largest underground river in Central Europe.
Besançon, France
One of the world's most complex timepieces.
Saint-Pierre, France
These colorful French islands spent a stint bootlegging booze during American Prohibition.
Tonnerre, France
This natural French spring has been turned into a magical grotto by Roman and medieval constructions.
Taingy, France
This former limestone quarry is now a subterranean wonderland of grand stonework.
Vézelay, France
This church sits upon a peaceful hill and a long, turbulent history.
Neuvy-Deux-Clochers, France
A garden of massive sculptures sits in Jean Lindard's backyard.
Savonnières, France
Limestone grottoes turns everyday objects into stone.
Loches, France
Artist and musician Will Menter creates musical sculptures.
Montrichard Val de Cher, France
Miles of man-made caves and tunnels are currently used for cultivating mushrooms.
Angles-sur-l'Anglin, France
This imposing castle has stood for nearly a thousand years.
Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
France's high-tech, future-themed amusement park.
Les Trois-Moutiers, France
A 2017 crowdfunding campaign saved this historic castle from being destroyed.
Souzay-Champigny, France
Ivy-covered Medieval tunnels cut through this charming town in France's Loire Valley.
Saumur, France
A huge Megalithic chamber tomb located behind a cafe.
Dénezé-sous-Doué, France
Figures of unknown origin carved into the surfaces of underground caves.
Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies, France
Beautiful carved tunnels.
Couëron, France
The sunken structure looks like the victim of a catastrophic flood.
Bouée, France
This tiny hotel perched atop a 50-foot tower really puts things into perspective.
Barbâtre, France
This submersible road connecting a French island to the mainland is lined with safety towers for when the tide strands travelers.
Machecoul, France
The ruins of a medieval castle linked to the murderous French lord that inspired the famous legend of Bluebeard.
Sark, Guernsey
The first island in the world designated a light-pollution-free astronomical observation point.
Sark, Guernsey
One of the world's smallest prisons boasts just two small cells.
Saint Peter Port, Guernsey
An 800-year-old island castle in Guernsey's main harbor.