Places Charles WV Wants to Go

An odd museum dedicated to French fakes.

This crumbling, graffiti-covered mansion sits tantalizingly within reach of the proletariat who frequent a public park.

The largest refracting telescope in Europe is housed on the grounds of a former French castle.

A cluster of cylindrical apartment buildings nod to the city’s vegital past.

Ghosts of France's colonial past.

This stunningly massive housing complex is a go-to filming location for dystopian sci-fi cinema.

A suburban housing complex with astonishing architectural features, locally nicknamed "the Camemberts."

1920's reinforced concrete church by architect Auguste Perret changes the face of modern design.

The post-apocalyptic remnants of a bucolic town ruined by a plane crash.

This massive sculptural work outside of Paris was four decades in the making—and it's still not quite complete.

France's Lilliputian park displays over 100 of the country's monuments for visitor perusal.

A total of 22 tiny bridges cross this canal of the Yvette River, forming a unique trail.

This stunning French estate was so lavish that it landed its original owner in jail for the rest of his life.

A unique zoological park home to over 30 species of wild cats, both big and small.

Visit a museum dedicated to the “the king of cheeses.”

The largest crypt ever constructed in France was built in the 11th century on an ancient Druid sacred site.

A bike train runs along a disused railway line through the tranquil French countryside.

A futuristic rocket marks the spot where three borders meet.

The remains of this castle, known as the Witch’s Eye, watch over the Thur Valley.

This collection of French root art looks like an indoor fairy wonderland.

The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.

This 14th century wine cellar is home to the oldest barrel-stored wine in the world.

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.

One man's stunning attempt at eco-friendly living.