France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.

This former “ante-chamber to the guillotine” has been refurbished to illustrate the brutal history of French justice.

A Parisian exterminator's shop whose storefront displays stuffed rats hanging from traps.

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

From lefty Jewish gathering site to hip cultural site in just 80 years.

City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town.

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

Before the electric telegraph, a chain of stone towers carried messages across France.

Despite its name this unique art piece was established to commemorate a tragic flood.