Today, it welcomes over 3 million visitors each year, all of us eager to step back in time and experience a slice of medieval magic. As you approach, you'll notice how Mont Saint Michel seems to ...

Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...

The island has some of the most extreme tides in the world. Mont Saint Michel is a medieval island commune, complete with an abbey at the top. It's right off the coast of Normandy. The tides can ...

Mont Saint-Michel looks straight out of a Disney film ... Many French towns and villages retain a fairytale charm with original Medieval architecture. Colmar is one of the prettiest - think ...

NAGAHAMA, Shiga Prefecture--In the midst of an ongoing drought, a small island in Lake Biwako here has taken on the slight resemblance of France’s Mont Saint-Michel. The lake has been called ...

There is one lesser-known town that played an important part in France's history, and it's perfect for exploring during a spring holiday.