Nearly every wall in this French villa has been "tattooed" by artist Jean Cocteau and other famous painters.

Auguste Maïcon, a pioneer in French aviation, was born in this house in 1891.

This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.

A place to see how French aristocrats lived in the early 1900s.

The writer took refuge in this home in Southern France for the last 17 years of his life.

A medieval military street hidden beneath a charming French fishing village.

The construction of a tram line unveiled hidden remnants of the old medieval city.

This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.

Artist's eccentric property excessively decorated with found objects and work of his own.

This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.

An Orthodox church built by the Royal Family for the Russian community exiled to the French Riviera.

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

This statue of the great Argentinian car driver is located near a famous curve of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Perched above a grotto, this tribute to Mother Nature looks out into the ocean.

The famous sculptor had a hand in this imposing fortress.

An image of two murdered magistrates became iconic and is reproduced in metal as a memorial on the Civitavecchia sea front.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

Originally slated to become a luxurious resort, this structure is now a graffiti haunt reclaimed by nature.

This Ibiza botanical garden showcases some wild machines that run on plants, literally.

The abandoned club hides in the hills of Ibiza.

This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.

This 17th-century manor house provides a fascinating glimpse into old-world Mallorcan life.

A contemporary art installation housed within a Gothic cathedral.

The largest and best preserved necropolis in the Western Mediterranean.