A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

The first green space constructed on an elevated viaduct.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

Former hunting lodge of a duke who was an avid collector of impressionist works.

César Baldaccini's iconic sculpture of a 40-foot thumb stands tall in La Défense.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

This unusual piece of Renaissance art depicting the bodily horror of crucifixion and skin disease may have been inspired by fungus-induced hallucinations.

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

Immortalized by artists, this church incorporates a medieval lighthouse into its shoreside structure.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.

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

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.

Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

A hidden church in a hidden courtyard tells the story of the Miracle of Amsterdam.

A nomadic museum known for its art exhibitions about religion and faith.