Sculpture of a legendary French dragon.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

Thousands of flamingos and other bird species flourish in these Camargue wetlands.

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

What if all public housing projects had been designed by "the Pygmalion of modern architecture," not only their prototype?

Lady Liberty's original designer installed a little clone in this French fountain.

The largest crypt ever constructed in France was built in the 11th century on an ancient Druid sacred site.

Walk through living pictures and music in the Cathedral of Images.

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.

To the famous surrealist artist, liberty required two torches held high.

Despite centuries of architectural innovation, this French castle is being built like it's the 13th century.

An architectural oddity of six stories, accessed by graceful ramps.

Miles of man-made caves and tunnels are currently used for cultivating mushrooms.

An immersive projection art installation uses sound, scale, and light to take visitors inside classic works of art.

A bike train runs along a disused railway line through the tranquil French countryside.

Ivy-covered Medieval tunnels cut through this charming town in France's Loire Valley.

Ordinary art transforms to extraordinary thanks to locals' quirky sense of humor.

A medieval church with largest and oldest collection of Renaissance frescoes in France.

This collection of French root art looks like an indoor fairy wonderland.

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.

The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.

A mosaic-tiled house built by graveyard sweeper Raymond Isidore.

An iconic and eccentric bar for "Manouche" Jazz music keeps expanding its space—and its influence.