In a country overflowing with fairytale castles, the Château de Chenonceau somehow still manages to steal the spotlight. Gracefully arched across the River Cher in the heart of the Loire Valley, this château isn’t just another royal relic—it’s a masterpiece of elegance, innovation, and the undeniable power of women.

Imagine temples so magnificent, the world couldn't let them drown. That's the story of Abu Simbel—two ancient temples carved into a mountainside that were rescued from the rising waters of the Nile, block by massive block, and reassembled like a giant stone puzzle.