Ah, France! It’s one of the most grand, ornate, over-the-top, romantic destinations in the world. You get it all: food (escargot and cheese galore), wine, cobblestoned streets, colorful flower ...

While its famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower ... Notre-Dame's lucky survival During the French Revolution, Notre-Dame Cathedral was almost destroyed as revolutionaries looted and decapitated ...

During the Games, it hosts archery, road cycling and track events. Linking the Grand Palais with Invalides, the Pont Alexandre III is one of France's grandest bridges, with gold-colored statues at ...