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

This Parisian gem is one of the most incredible ethnographic museums in the world.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

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

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

A 16th-century fountain marks the site of a lost medieval cemetery once filled with mass graves.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.

A 14th century bridge built as a fortress, where the devil lurks on one of its towers.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

Tintin's creator is celebrated in an immersive museum that's an astounding work of modern art.

A huge old mansion full of thousands of toys, each there to be used and played with.

A wonderfully kitsch bookstore the size of a supermarket.

This giant urban staircase was built to keep the city's brave fighting men from getting waylaid in the red light district.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.