Remains of Roman amphitheater hidden in a sleepy quarter of Paris.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

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.

An overlooked marble is the only surviving in-place 18th century example of the measurement that changed how we define distance.

A museum on the history of Paris, including a set of Napoleon's toiletries, Proust's room, and relics of the Revolution.

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

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

One of the town's most famous residents, holding one of his most famous creations.

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.

The bizarre headgear looks like it was made for a fool, not a king.

Artists have long been drawn to these atmospheric 12th-century ruins.

This sculpture of Edward of Woodstock is surrounded by eight Victorian lamp bearers.

The name of this suspended sculpture is Latin for "high horse," which is exactly what it is.

One of three sites in England that house the National Collection of Arms and Armour.

Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

Legend says this little-known stone circle is formed from people petrified as punishment for dancing on the Sabbath.

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.