Travel around the world

Photo from Aaltopiiri Rennes-le-Château is the closest approximation of the 'treasure island' that you may find in the real world. It is an abode of Christian legendary possibilities including the Holy Grail and Christ’s tomb and has remained the timeless backdrop for the works of a score of thrill and adventure writers. One of the most recent authors to use this Chateau in his literary work ... Read More

Illustrating the fineness of 20th-century architecture, the Maison de Verre is a remarkable house made of glass in Paris, France. Designed by Pierre Chareau in 1932, this edifice bears a deep impact on different generations of architects, overwhelming the nature of Modernism. The house recorded a cult status – enhanced be its inaccessibility. Its first floor acted as an office for a handful ... Read More

The tallest vehicular bridge in the world – Millau Viaduct traverses the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France. The bridge with one mast summit of 343 meters (1,125 ft), slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower, is a terrific structure designed by French bridge engineer Michel Virlogeux and English architect Norman Foster. A part of A75-A71 autoroute axis from ... Read More