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

One of the most powerful religious centers in the Middle Ages, dubbed the founder of Western monasticism.

The birthplace of the builder of the Statue of Liberty is now a museum dedicated to his work.

A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.

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

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

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.

The great Italian Renaissance painter was laid to rest here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert.

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.

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.

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

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

The mental institution where Van Gogh created some of his most famous work now allows guests to walk in the artist's footsteps.

Medieval museum built over Roman baths that features famous tapestries of a lady and a unicorn.

This French ghost town from World War II has been left as a memorial to German atrocities during World War II.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

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