An abandoned beach resort in Normandy reclaimed by artists.

A treasure trove of fine art is hiding inside this small medieval abbey in Gascony.

In France, a medieval-style home pays homage to an intrepid explorer who discovered Québec.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

One of the last realized projects of an influential, self-taught, French Modernist architect Jacques Couëlle.

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

An unusual sand beach in the middle of a forest.

Wall after wall of this French seaside neighborhood is intricately decorated with seashells and corals.

A former milk-delivery driver and his wife turn their home into a glimmering mosaic.

A huge Megalithic chamber tomb located behind a cafe.

This recessed garden protects thousands of mountain plants by creating its own microclimates.

Personal garden filled with mosaics made of recycled garbage.

Bordered by forest on three sides and the ocean on the other, the Great Dune of Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe.

Artist Danielle Jacqui decorates nearly every inch of her home inside and out with her work.

A remote hilltop covered in giant monoliths haunts the Brittany countryside.

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

Jean Tinguely's bizarre monster sculpture is hidden deep in a forest.

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

Bits of architecture from a town destroyed in World War I now decorate this hotel garden.

An art world insider finds himself battling for his artistic home.

These crumbling Nazi artillery bunkers are now fair game for massive graffiti projects.

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

An enchanting work of outsider art, full of whimsical sculptures and carvings.

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