An abandoned beach resort in Normandy reclaimed by artists.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Sleep in a climate-controlled plastic bubble for the night.

In this Parisian garden's grotesque former life as a zoo it fed exotic animals to the bourgeois and put humans on exhibit.

A French valley with forests so lush it was nicknamed "the Small Amazonia of the Pyrenees."

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

A remote hilltop covered in giant monoliths haunts the Brittany countryside.

This professional clown's home is an outsider art wonderland.

An isolated 17th-century chapel on a remarkable site once dedicated to Celtic sun worship.

France's highest manned weather station is the only one still inhabited by meteorologists.

The ruins of a medieval castle linked to the murderous French lord that inspired the famous legend of Bluebeard.

The deserted pirate-themed restaurant still entices explorers.

A tiny, forgotten park of surrealist sculptures in Angouleme.

This anatomical sculpture raises awareness about violence against women and promotes gender equality.

The eclectic observatory castle of a 19th-century astronomer and explorer.

This is what trains will look like after the zombie apocalypse.

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.

A beautiful lighthouse with as many steps as days in the year, as many windows as weeks, and as many levels as months.

The smallest port in France is named after the pirate who created it.

An unusual sand beach in the middle of a forest.

A sandstone block marks the alleged spot where the legendary writer was conceived.

The largest crypt ever constructed in France was built in the 11th century on an ancient Druid sacred site.

In France, a medieval-style home pays homage to an intrepid explorer who discovered Québec.

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