The industrial architecture honors the laborers who brought the Exposition Universelle of 1900 to life.

Ivy-covered Medieval tunnels cut through this charming town in France's Loire Valley.

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

A unique zoological park home to over 30 species of wild cats, both big and small.

The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.

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

The final resting place of the "father of special effects."

A small island that was once a key Axis fortification during World War II.

A unique military outpost carved into a rocky outcrop in the English Channel.

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.

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

An atmospheric, medieval-themed book store hides in a 13th-century underground space.

Old vessels have been transformed into artistic canvases in this unusual cemetery.

A 32-acre fun park dedicated to all things cheese.

A schoolhouse and chapel are all that remains of this alpine village.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

The childhood home of Jerry Lee Lewis was converted into a museum dedicated to his musical legend.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

The beautiful bas-relief lines a sliver of a 19th-century walking path between two charming French villages.

Step into Monet's world at this fine-dining restaurant in the middle of a New Jersey sculpture park.

This fresco-covered medieval monastery hangs from the side of a steep cliff.

A remarkably opulent mansion with a tragic history.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.