Ottrott, France
Secret Passages of Mont Sainte-Odile
An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.
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Ottrott, France
An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.
Lyon, France
Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.
Paris, France
Beggars were miraculously "cured" of their fake ailments when they returned home to this 17th century Paris slum each night.
Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
A medieval military street hidden beneath a charming French fishing village.
Maincy, France
This stunning French estate was so lavish that it landed its original owner in jail for the rest of his life.
Amboise, France
The great Italian Renaissance painter was laid to rest here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert.
Gémenos, France
A public park off the beaten path with a beautiful waterfall and 13th century Cistercian abbey.
Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies, France
Beautiful carved tunnels.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."
Minerve, France
A well-preserved medieval village nested on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by a network of cliffs, natural bridges and canyons.
Saint-Bernard, France
This stunning natural double arch, the largest in the Alps, went undiscovered until 2005.
Blois, France
A beautiful and classically designed villa, with an hourly infestation of monsters.
Chartres, France
The famous winding walk at Chartres is surrounded in mystery and myth.
Clermont-Ferrand, France
A Gothic cathedral created from volcanic rocks.
Carcassonne, France
Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France
The largest underground church in Europe.
Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau, France
Do these monsters look familiar? The gargoyles on this church are all from pop culture.
Tonnerre, France
This natural French spring has been turned into a magical grotto by Roman and medieval constructions.
Marseille, France
This historic island prison holds one of the dungeons from the Count of Monte Cristo even though it is a work of fiction.
Chamonix, France
An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.
Cahors, France
A 14th century bridge built as a fortress, where the devil lurks on one of its towers.
Saint-Pierre-Colamine, France
A cave dwelling that was started by the Celts, expanded by monks, and finished by knights.
Montignac, France
Ancient paintings known as the "Sistine Chapel of Cave Art."