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An astounding collection of taxidermy, fossils, skeletons, and even a few strange live beasts.

Exquisite examples prehistoric bas-relief carvings.

For a brief time in 1960s France, families could climb into a tiny submarine and be pulled along an underwater journey.

A granite rock formation littered with various species of moss, lichen, and fern.

This crack in France's seaside cliffs once hid a sinister secret.

One of the great treasures of Neolithic art lies within this carefully constructed pile of rocks.

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

The eclectic observatory castle of a 19th-century astronomer and explorer.

On this romantic tidal island reachable only at low tide the tomb of a famous French writer overlooks the sea.

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

This French "sea of rocks" is packed with stunning rock formations and its own medieval castle.

A sanctuary for wolves in a community which once trembled in fear of the murderous "Beast of Gévaudan."

The world's most famous cheese caves.

This army of concretions is an unexplained geological phenomenon unlike anything else in the world.

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

Tens of thousands of ancient rock carvings hidden in the heart of a French national park.

An atmospheric, medieval-themed book store hides in a 13th-century underground space.

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

This narrow path was cut right into a French mountainside to feed the country's early naval expansion.

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

A unique underground structure dating back to the 1st century BC.

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.

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

This futuristic observatory at the top of the Pyrénées offers unrivaled views.