Noirish green neon marks the location of one of the oldest private detective agencies in France.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

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

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

For more than a century, revolutionary graffiti has marked the wall of a Parisian church.

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

Austin’s local mountain isn’t really a mountain at all.

To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

Roadside Americana, fairy tale characters, and Austin quirkiness come together at this magical course in the heart of Texas' capital city.

A free, canine-friendly alternative watering hole near the more famous Barton Springs.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

The upstairs reading room is packed with millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, and historical treasures.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Life's work of sculptor Elisabet Ney remains preserved in her last studio.

Turning night into day in Victorian-era Austin to thwart a serial killer.

A grove of colossal man-made flowers built to collect the sun's rays.

A store full of vintage and indie toys designed to bring out the kid in even the crustiest of adults.

Free public park and gardens filled with peacocks and peahens.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.