Ruins in France

This ancient Roman town was revered for the healing waters of its sacred spring.

The ruins of a military fortification sit atop this mountain.

Explore an eerie, abandoned medieval citadel.

The evocative ruins of a medieval village.

Home to fantastic views and ancient graves.

A 2017 crowdfunding campaign saved this historic castle from being destroyed.

These ramparts, once lined with towers, were constructed in defense of Beaune.

The precise origins of this pink sandstone temple are unknown.

The remains of this castle, known as the Witch’s Eye, watch over the Thur Valley.

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

Half a century after it was abandoned, this ghost town is coming back to life.

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

Journey through the ruins of this ancient Roman temple dedicated to the god of war.

The castle where the Marquis de Sade lived out his darkest fantasies.

On this romantic tidal island reachable only at low tide the tomb of a famous French writer overlooks the sea.

This garden houses the remains of the ancient Greek port of Marseille.