Places Kap980 Wants to Go

This statue honors the thousands of Allied avians that served and died for France during World War I.

One of the most notorious leaders of the French Revolution once lived here.

This "social palace" housing complex created a relatively stable and self-contained worker's society... for a time.

A road that ends in the middle of a farmer’s field is one of the only remnants of this once-famous racetrack.

This small red school was where Germany signed their surrender during WWII.

Hundreds of dwarf beeches create an unusual, haunting forest in the north of France.

A swath of France so devastated by war it is still forbidden to go there.

A neighborhood church's unusual abstract stained glass was the final project of avant-garde artist Jean Cocteau.

This building’s ghostly exterior reflects its former lives as a prison, school, and funeral home.

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

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

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

A pink sandstone column once used in ancient times to measure one's belly after a night of debauchery.

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

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

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

This fascinating museum in an old water tower holds the world's largest collection of Vodou artifacts from western and central Africa.

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

A futuristic rocket marks the spot where three borders meet.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

A moving memorial to the first flight across the Alps and its tragic outcome.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.