Places KingSmithy Wants to Go

This small commune with an even smaller name appears to have an unlikely amount of dead ancestors.

A Christian retreat founded to welcome refugees fleeing from the Nazis during World War II.

This castle-fortress is a living example of the transition from medieval defenses to modern fortifications.

The room where Vincent van Gogh died.

The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.

This frog-themed restaurant was frequented by Picasso, Saint-Exupéry, and more.

An effigy of a trapped paratrooper dangles from a Normandy church to commemorate one remarkable D-Day event.

A unique zoological park home to over 30 species of wild cats, both big and small.

Longest canal tunnel in the world, abandoned in the 1960s.

This recessed garden protects thousands of mountain plants by creating its own microclimates.

The mummified heart of Louis XVII, the lost dauphin of the French Revolution.

Site of one of World War I's most horrific scenes.

This tiny hotel perched atop a 50-foot tower really puts things into perspective.

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

A daring D-Day assault by U.S. Army Rangers is commemorated atop the high cliffs of this strategic point.

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

The opulent home that inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall and the adventures within.

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

France's high-tech, future-themed amusement park.

Stripes of human ashes cover a back lawn in the most sought-after burial grounds in Paris.

The construction of a tram line unveiled hidden remnants of the old medieval city.

This Parisian gem is one of the most incredible ethnographic museums in the world.

This submersible road connecting a French island to the mainland is lined with safety towers for when the tide strands travelers.

Walk through spectacular aisles of hanging meat and wagon wheel–sized cheese at the world's largest wholesale food market.