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Jules Verne's Tomb

Science fiction's grandfather has a fittingly marvelous tomb.

The Head of St. John the Baptist at Amiens Cathedral France

The encased skull that is widely believed to belong to St. John the Baptist.

Amiens Cathedral Labyrinth

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.

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Cité souterraine de Naours (Underground City of Naours)

A centuries-old complex of hand-dug stone chambers has sheltered locals in times of trouble.

9 miles from Amiens

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In France, Farmers Still Tend Age-Old Island Gardens

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October 20, 2020

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