A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

This triumphal arch celebrating the Sun King's conquest of Lille is a masterpiece of military architecture.

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

The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.

The opulent home that inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall and the adventures within.

A quaint medieval millhouse hovers surprisingly above the waters of the Seine.

Former hunting lodge of a duke who was an avid collector of impressionist works.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

A swath of France so devastated by war it is still forbidden to go there.

This stunning French estate was so lavish that it landed its original owner in jail for the rest of his life.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

Do these monsters look familiar? The gargoyles on this church are all from pop culture.

Museum on French naval history, with magnificent figureheads, a historic diving suit, and a boat used by Napoleon.

135 bronze medallions mark a French meridian line which once rivaled the hotshot Greenwich timeline.

The artist and his brother are buried in a landscape straight out of a van Gogh painting.

A rare venue to buy specialty maps.

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses.

Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to more than 2,500 rhododendrons.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

This fertility idol of questionable authenticity inspired an iconic Indiana Jones artifact.

A logging-themed roadside restaurant surrounded by museum-quality machinery and artifacts from the industry's heyday.