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

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

This church sits upon a peaceful hill and a long, turbulent history.

An effigy of a trapped paratrooper dangles from a Normandy church to commemorate one remarkable D-Day event.

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

Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.

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

His "Lionheart" is entombed separately from the rest of his body.

An ancient ossuary in Rouen.

The encased skull that is widely believed to belong to St. John the Baptist.

The famous winding walk at Chartres is surrounded in mystery and myth.

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.

Ancient paintings known as the "Sistine Chapel of Cave Art."

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Ride the subways of yesteryear.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

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

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.

This former “ante-chamber to the guillotine” has been refurbished to illustrate the brutal history of French justice.