Clermont-Ferrand, France
Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral created from volcanic rocks.
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Clermont-Ferrand, France
A Gothic cathedral created from volcanic rocks.
Le Puy, France
A chapel on a volcanic core, marking the end of a successful journey.
Aix-en-Provence, France
Balconies that have a most unusual accent.
Tarascon, France
Sculpture of a legendary French dragon.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, France
Even France's favorite aquatic son Jacques Cousteau, couldn't get to the bottom of it.
Carcassonne, France
Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
Village situated on a narrow volcanic escarpment.
Barcelona, Spain
Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.
Monistrol de Montserrat, Spain
Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.
Haría, Spain
Partially collapsed lava tube and cave system complete with concert hall, underground pond, and unique albino crabs.
Tenerife, Spain
According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.
Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco
A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families
Essaouira, Morocco
Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.
Province de Tinghir, Morocco
One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.
Fez, Morocco
Crumbling necropolis set high above Fez.
Meknes, Morocco
Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
La Teste-de-Buch, France
Bordered by forest on three sides and the ocean on the other, the Great Dune of Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe.
Carnac, France
Hundreds of prehistoric stones, arranged in perfect lines in a French field.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.
Brussels, Belgium
From Tintin to the Smurfs, Europe's greatest graphic icons are celebrated in a grand Art Noveau gallery.