Places Lillive Wants to Go

Henri Matisse's final masterpiece.

This otherworldly French waterfall looks like its waters have turned to stone.

Since ancient times these picturesque springs have been providing bathers with healing waters.

The castle where the Marquis de Sade lived out his darkest fantasies.

This stone memorial commemorates a group of French patriots slain by French fascists.

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

This mosque was based on Sub-Saharan Islamic architecture and created for the Senegalese Tirailleurs.

The ruins stand as a somber reminder of France’s worst civil catastrophe of the 20th century.

One man's desire to transcend art led to the construction of this outsider chapel.

One of the largest ochre quarries in the world, hidden in a limestone landscape.

A little known pile of scraps and plaques mark the grave of a downed RAF bomber.

Buddha and Jesus tower over this French mountainside headquarters of the Aumism religious cult.

A garden of massive sculptures sits in Jean Lindard's backyard.

Exquisite examples prehistoric bas-relief carvings.

The not-quite-incorruptible St. Bernadette is perhaps the most beautiful of preserved saints—with a little help from Paris.

The history of knife-making in this French city is explored through this museum.

These enigmatic sculptures have decorated the exterior of the House of the Seven Deadly Sins since the Middle Ages

Legend has it this 11th-century castle was paid a visit from the devil.

A cave dwelling that was started by the Celts, expanded by monks, and finished by knights.

This volcanic crater lake is renowned for its perfectly round shape, stunning blue-green waters, and unique geological properties.

French Time Capsule-19th Century home revealed to the public.

This 15th-century belfry is both a symbol of municipal liberties and the tower from which watchmen used to monitor the city of Moulins

The dynasty’s coat of arms reveals its historical ties to the French town of Moulins and the Spanish crown.

A Gothic cathedral created from volcanic rocks.