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Paris, France

Grave of Antoine-Augustin Parmentier

The tomb of history's greatest potato promoter is surrounded by tubers.
Added by jimclarkenewyork
Sers, France

Pic du Midi Observatory

This futuristic observatory at the top of the Pyrénées offers unrivaled views.
Trevor Added by Trevor
Paris, France

Place de la Reunion Fountain

Ordinary art transforms to extraordinary thanks to locals' quirky sense of humor.
Cactam Added by Cactam
Paris, France

Beware of Words

A French artist's vague warning hangs over Belleville.
Added by rouseville
Rouen, France

Tower of Joan of Arc

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.
Monsieur Mictlan Added by Monsieur Mictlan
Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg Astronomical Clock

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.
Added by nanamarins212
Ottrott, France

Secret Passages of Mont Sainte-Odile

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Blois, France

Catherine de Medici's Chamber of Secrets

Hundreds of secret cabinets built into the walls of legendary poisoner's private work room.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Albi, France

Albi Cathedral

A medieval church with largest and oldest collection of Renaissance frescoes in France.
SamM Added by SamM
Paris, France

Notre Dame du Travail Church

The industrial architecture honors the laborers who brought the Exposition Universelle of 1900 to life.
Added by steenbergenm
Roubaix, France

La Piscine

Museum in a swimming pool where the water still flows.
Allison Added by Allison
Blois, France

Mechanical Dragon Clock

A beautiful and classically designed villa, with an hourly infestation of monsters.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Paris, France

Cimetière du Calvaire

The oldest and smallest cemetery in Paris is only open to the public twice a year.
tomak Added by tomak
Bordeaux, France

Miroir d'eau

The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.
SamM Added by SamM
Chartres, France

La Maison Picassiette

A mosaic-tiled house built by graveyard sweeper Raymond Isidore.
Added by mbison
Maincy, France

Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

This stunning French estate was so lavish that it landed its original owner in jail for the rest of his life.
haniyarae Added by haniyarae
Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France

Pont du Gard

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.
philoursmars Added by philoursmars
Amboise, France

Leonardo da Vinci's Tomb

The great Italian Renaissance painter was laid to rest here in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert.
chateauesque Added by chateauesque
Civrieux-d'Azergues, France

Le Jardin de Nous Deux

The fantastic architectural models of a French traveler.
serflac Added by serflac
Pont-en-Royans, France

Suspended Houses of Pont-en-Royans

These quaint French houses dangle precariously over a precipice.
Added by tracydane
Lyon, France

Ancient Roman Theaters of Lyon

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Chartres, France

Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral

The famous winding walk at Chartres is surrounded in mystery and myth.
Added by sethomas00
Paris, France

Fountain of Innocents

A 16th-century fountain marks the site of a lost medieval cemetery once filled with mass graves.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
Paris, France

Chez Christiane

BDSM, 1930s Style.