A quaint medieval harbour where Benjamin Franklin landed in 1776.

The first modern cemetery of Lyon is complete with more than 200 chapels and monuments.

This 12th century, partially destroyed, abbey has had several owners and was seized during the French Revolution.

Inside this museum, Christians were imprisoned when the Romans controlled Gaul.

The ruins stand as a somber reminder of France’s worst civil catastrophe of the 20th century.

These ruins reveal the remarkably intact layout of a Roman marketplace.

One of the great treasures of Neolithic art lies within this carefully constructed pile of rocks.

This French "sea of rocks" is packed with stunning rock formations and its own medieval castle.

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

From carts to cars, this leftover Roman bridge in France has managed to survive for centuries.

The opulent home that inspired Tintin's Marlinspike Hall and the adventures within.

Figures of unknown origin carved into the surfaces of underground caves.

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

A mud statue stands in the dark tunnels, seeming to hold up the weight of the city above.

With a history of slaughter, feast, and famine, remnants of the pork industry decorate this area--even its church.

This submersible road connecting a French island to the mainland is lined with safety towers for when the tide strands travelers.

Statue of a decomposing prince that once held his heart in its hand.

If they push on just the right spot, even the weakest person can move this titanic boulder.

A centuries-old complex of hand-dug stone chambers has sheltered locals in times of trouble.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

An enchanting work of outsider art, full of whimsical sculptures and carvings.

The 16th-century church was kept in its ruined state as a reminder of the casualties of World War I.

The world's tallest bridge is also possibly the most elegant.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.