This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

Only known mainland rookery of the threatened Stellar sea lion.

This strange hill on Old Fort Road where gravity works in reverse has been fascinating locals for years.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

The traditional Polish croissant, folded 81 times into the shape of a horseshoe, is a legally protected cultural treat.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

The experimental test tracks of a retro-futuristic monorail still stand in the French countryside.

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.

One of the great treasures of Neolithic art lies within this carefully constructed pile of rocks.

Bordered by forest on three sides and the ocean on the other, the Great Dune of Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe.

From carts to cars, this leftover Roman bridge in France has managed to survive for centuries.

One of the largest ochre quarries in the world, hidden in a limestone landscape.

Buddha and Jesus tower over this French mountainside headquarters of the Aumism religious cult.

This otherworldly French waterfall looks like its waters have turned to stone.

These medieval ruins have survived since the 12th century, even providing shelter from the Nazis.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

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

Even France's favorite aquatic son Jacques Cousteau, couldn't get to the bottom of it.

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