High Quality Stock Photos of "inspiring views"

1346-431 - Wooden path to Saint Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Giovinazzo, Apulia, Italy, Europe

1184-13227 - Aerial of the mountainous coastline around Kulusuk, Greenland, Polar Regions

844-36473 - View of coastline from Chiesa del Soccorso church, Forio, Island of Ischia, Campania, Italy, Europe

844-36237 - View of Opera House cafe on a sunny day, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

1245-3831 - The City at dawn, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1245-3719 - Mosaic Serpentine Bench at the Main Terrace, Park Guell, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

1245-3718 - Mosaic Serpentine Bench at the Main Terrace, Park Guell, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

1245-3704 - Tibidabo Amusement Park at sunset, elevated view, Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

1245-3703 - Torre de Collserola at sunset, Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

1245-3700 - Talaia Ride at the Tibidabo Amusement Park, Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

1245-3699 - Tibidabo Amusement Park at sunset, elevated view, Mount Tibidabo, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

1245-3685 - Basilica of Sagrada Familia at sunrise, detailed view, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

1218-1983 - Views of Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria, Europe

1372-519 - View over the plains of high altitude winter valley on the Langtang trek in Kyanjin Gompa, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Scenic view of the coastal landscape with the Lighthouse at Faro Di Punta Spadillo in the National Park of Pantelleria Island at twilight, Pantelleria Island, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

1116-53477 - Scenic view of the coastal landscape with the Lighthouse at Faro Di Punta Spadillo in the National Park of Pantelleria Island at twilight, Pantelleria Island, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

The Erechtheion (or Temple of Athena Polias) with sunburst on the Acropolis of Athens, the ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the City of Athens at twilight, Athens, Greece

1116-53292 - The Erechtheion (or Temple of Athena Polias) with sunburst on the Acropolis of Athens, the ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the City of Athens at twilight, Athens, Greece

1116-53280 - The Erechtheion (or Temple of Athena Polias) with sunburst on the Acropolis of Athens, the ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the City of Athens at twilight, Athens, Greece

1116-53213 - Beautiful, golden sunrise on Pink Lotus Lake, Udon Thani, Thailand

1116-53181 - Small yacht sailing past Eigg Island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Stunning aerial view from an airplane, showing part of the wing and turbine engine, above the puffy clouds with a pastel sky at twilight, flight from Terrace to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

1116-53118 - Stunning aerial view from an airplane, showing part of the wing and turbine engine, above the puffy clouds with a pastel sky at twilight, flight from Terrace to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

1311-958 - View from below the north cliffs of Blue Mesa in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

1184-12417 - Boardwalk at Cape Horn, southern most point in South America, Hornos island, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

1372-490 - Looking down on the deep blue Katsura River, in the autumnal forests in Arashiyama of Kyoto, Honshu, Japan, Asia

View from Kardang Monastery, on the Manali to Leh Highway, on Bhaga Rivier, and Keylong, district headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

1381-42 - View from Kardang Monastery, on the Manali to Leh Highway, on Bhaga Rivier, and Keylong, district headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Scenic view of white chalk cliffs and green hills along the coastline under a cloudy sky at Seven Sisters, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1385-238 - Scenic view of white chalk cliffs and green hills along the coastline under a cloudy sky at Seven Sisters, South Downs National Park, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1353-730 - Frozen Loch Droma backed by Meall Breac, Dirrie More, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

View taken from behind of two women standing on a mountain top with arms around shoulders, enjoying the view, while exploring and photographing the amazing scenery of the Yukon up along the Sam McGee Trail near Carcross, Yukon, Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada

1116-52876 - View taken from behind of two women standing on a mountain top with arms around shoulders, enjoying the view, while exploring and photographing the amazing scenery of the Yukon up along the Sam McGee Trail near Carcross, Yukon, Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada

Stunning view of the sandy beach with surf forming a zigzag pattern in the foam next to the large, boulders lining the shores at The Baths, a famous beach in the BVI's, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

1116-52834 - Stunning view of the sandy beach with surf forming a zigzag pattern in the foam next to the large, boulders lining the shores at The Baths, a famous beach in the BVI's, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Woman standing under the large, boulders on the seaside shores of The Baths, a famous beach in the BVI's, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

1116-52832 - Woman standing under the large, boulders on the seaside shores of The Baths, a famous beach in the BVI's, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

View taken from behind of a woman standing in the foamy surf on the beach, looking out at the turquoise water with boats moored off shore along the horizon in Cane Garden Bay at twilight, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

1116-52827 - View taken from behind of a woman standing in the foamy surf on the beach, looking out at the turquoise water with boats moored off shore along the horizon in Cane Garden Bay at twilight, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Ocean surf breaking on the shore along Kamaole 2 Beach at twilight with the moon high in the blue sky with a pink hue over the clouds and reflected on the water of the Pacific, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

1116-52813 - Ocean surf breaking on the shore along Kamaole 2 Beach at twilight with the moon high in the blue sky with a pink hue over the clouds and reflected on the water of the Pacific, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

1116-52812 - Ocean waves along the shoreline of Kamaole 2 Beach at twilight with a golden sun, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Family on a mountain top above the clouds at Haleakala watching the sunrise over the Pacific Coast, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

1116-52805 - Family on a mountain top above the clouds at Haleakala watching the sunrise over the Pacific Coast, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

View taken from behind of a woman in a straw hat standing on the top of a mountain cliff looking out onto the brilliant, blue water of the Pacific Ocean along the Kalalau Trail on the Napali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

1116-52755 - View taken from behind of a woman in a straw hat standing on the top of a mountain cliff looking out onto the brilliant, blue water of the Pacific Ocean along the Kalalau Trail on the Napali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

View taken from behind of a woman in a straw hat sitting on the top of a mountain cliff looking out onto the brilliant, blue water of the Pacific Ocean and mountainous coastline along the Kalalau Trail on the Napali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

1116-52754 - View taken from behind of a woman in a straw hat sitting on the top of a mountain cliff looking out onto the brilliant, blue water of the Pacific Ocean and mountainous coastline along the Kalalau Trail on the Napali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America

1350-6667 - Oviedo San Salvador Cathedral in Plaza Alfonso II el Casto Oviedo Asturias, Spain.

Sculptures called Concordia Monument designed by Esperanza d'Ors on Plaza Carbayon in Oviedo in Asturias region, Spain. Monumento a la Concordia, sculpture by Esperanza d'Ors, 1997, Plaza Carbayon, Oviedo Asturias Spain

1350-6668 - Sculptures called Concordia Monument designed by Esperanza d'Ors on Plaza Carbayon in Oviedo in Asturias region, Spain. Monumento a la Concordia, sculpture by Esperanza d'Ors, 1997, Plaza Carbayon, Oviedo Asturias Spain

1350-6666 - San Julian de los Prados World Heritage Church in Oviedo, Asturias,

1350-6665 - The hump-backed "Roman Bridge" on the Sella River. Cangas de Onis, Asturias, Spain

Inside Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe.

In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

1350-6664 - Inside Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

Our Lady of Covadonga. The Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Marian shrine devoted to her at Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe.

In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

1350-6663 - Our Lady of Covadonga. The Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Marian shrine devoted to her at Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga catholic church in Cangas de Onis, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, Europe. In 1777 a fire destroyed the old temple, which stood adjacent to the Holy Cave where Our Lady of Covadonga is revered. It was then decided to raise a new church as a monumental sanctuary, raising donations from all of Spain; the plan was opposed by the local council, as the canons wanted to rebuild the temple of the Holy Cave and build an ambitious sanctuary that had once been designed by Ventura Rodríguez, but never completed. One century later, the project was resumed by King Alfonso XII of Spain, who was interested in completing this work. The classic design of Ventura Rodríguez was very difficult and expensive and was replaced by a new neo-Medieval design.

The cross of the monastery Santo Toribio in northern Spain gets out the holy relic, said to be part of the cross on which Jesus died Inside Santo Toribio de Liebana monastery. Liébana region, Picos de Europa, Cantabria Spain, Europe

1350-6662 - The cross of the monastery Santo Toribio in northern Spain gets out the holy relic, said to be part of the cross on which Jesus died Inside Santo Toribio de Liebana monastery. Liébana region, Picos de Europa, Cantabria Spain, Europe

A monk at the monastery Santo Toribio in northern Spain gets out the holy relic, said to be part of the cross on which Jesus died Inside Santo Toribio de Liebana monastery. Liébana region, Picos de Europa, Cantabria Spain, Europe

1350-6661 - A monk at the monastery Santo Toribio in northern Spain gets out the holy relic, said to be part of the cross on which Jesus died Inside Santo Toribio de Liebana monastery. Liébana region, Picos de Europa, Cantabria Spain, Europe

1350-6659 - A monk at the monastery Santo Toribio in northern Spain gets out the holy relic, said to be part of the cross on which Jesus died Inside Santo Toribio de Liebana monastery. Liébana region, Picos de Europa, Cantabria Spain, Europe

1350-6660 - A monk at the monastery Santo Toribio in northern Spain gets out the holy relic, said to be part of the cross on which Jesus died Inside Santo Toribio de Liebana monastery. Liébana region, Picos de Europa, Cantabria Spain, Europe

802-636 - Llyn Idwal, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales

View taken from behind of travelers standing together with arms around each other enjoying a stop alongside the road to watch the sunset with The stunning high altitude cliffside views along the coastline of Croatia; Podgora, Dubrovnik-Neretva County (Splitsko-dalmatinska zupanija), Croatia

1116-52116 - View taken from behind of travelers standing together with arms around each other enjoying a stop alongside the road to watch the sunset with The stunning high altitude cliffside views along the coastline of Croatia; Podgora, Dubrovnik-Neretva County (Splitsko-dalmatinska zupanija), Croatia

1350-2288 - Old town, Languedoc-Roussillon, Cote Vermeille, Midi Pyrenees, Occitanie, France, Europe

1350-2278 - The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France

The Tarn River crossing Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

1350-2282 - The Tarn River crossing Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

Salt production of Salins du Midi at Gruissan in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Aude, Gruissan. Solar evaporaton salt pans salins. salt marshes, saline of Gruissan in aerial view.

1350-2293 - Salt production of Salins du Midi at Gruissan in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Aude, Gruissan. Solar evaporaton salt pans salins. salt marshes, saline of Gruissan in aerial view.

1350-2253 - Street in the medieval town of Collioure in the south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2286 - Medieval town of Cordes sur Ciel, labelled The Most Beautiful Villages of France, Tarn, Occitanie, France

1350-2279 - The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France

1350-2296 - Aerial view of Avignon Bridge with Popes Palace and Rhone River at sunrise, Pont Saint-Benezet, Provence, France

Fortified City of Carcassonne, medieval city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, harboure d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi Pyrenees Aude France

1350-2267 - Fortified City of Carcassonne, medieval city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, harboure d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi Pyrenees Aude France

Typical boats and Notre-Dame-des-Anges church and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2259 - Typical boats and Notre-Dame-des-Anges church and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2290 - Gorges de l'Herault between St Martin de Londres and St Guilhem le Desert, Languedoc Roussillon Heraul, France

1350-2298 - The Tarn River crossing Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

View point of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The 12m Ponton dans le ciel, a glass walkway high above the Pyrenees at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a 2877m mountain in the French Pyrenees, home to an astronomical observatory and visitors centre. The observatory is acccessible from the village of La Mongie by cablecar. Tourists often visit in time for the spectacular sunset across the mountains.

1350-2270 - View point of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The 12m Ponton dans le ciel, a glass walkway high above the Pyrenees at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a 2877m mountain in the French Pyrenees, home to an astronomical observatory and visitors centre. The observatory is acccessible from the village of La Mongie by cablecar. Tourists often visit in time for the spectacular sunset across the mountains.

Landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2254 - Landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2265 - Fortified City of Carcassonne, medieval city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, harboure d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi Pyrenees Aude France

1350-2300 - The Tarn River crossing Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

Pont du Gard, Languedoc Roussillon region, France, Unesco World Heritage Site. Roman Aqueduct crosses the River Gardon near Vers-Pon-du-Gard Languedoc-Roussillon with 2000 year old

1350-2292 - Pont du Gard, Languedoc Roussillon region, France, Unesco World Heritage Site. Roman Aqueduct crosses the River Gardon near Vers-Pon-du-Gard Languedoc-Roussillon with 2000 year old

Aerial view of Carcassonne, medieval city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, harboure d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi Pyrenees Aude France

1350-2294 - Aerial view of Carcassonne, medieval city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, harboure d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi Pyrenees Aude France

The small medieval village of Conques in France. It shows visitors its abbey-church and clustered houses topped by slate roofs. Crossing of narrow streets and monolith to the fallen ones in the war in the old medieval village of Conques on coats of the river Dordou

1350-2281 - The small medieval village of Conques in France. It shows visitors its abbey-church and clustered houses topped by slate roofs. Crossing of narrow streets and monolith to the fallen ones in the war in the old medieval village of Conques on coats of the river Dordou

1350-2280 - The small medieval village of Conques in France. It shows visitors its abbey-church and clustered houses topped by slate roofs. Crossing of narrow streets and monolith to the fallen ones in the war in the old medieval village of Conques on coats of the river Dordou

THE GRAVE OF ANTONIO MACHADO AND HIS COMPANION ANA RUIZ, FIGURE OF THE LITERARY MOVEMENT GENERATION OF 98, THE ANDALUSIAN POET DEVOTED HIS LIFE AND WORK TO THE REPUBLICAN CAUSE, PYRENEES-ORIENTALES, Collioure in the south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2262 - THE GRAVE OF ANTONIO MACHADO AND HIS COMPANION ANA RUIZ, FIGURE OF THE LITERARY MOVEMENT GENERATION OF 98, THE ANDALUSIAN POET DEVOTED HIS LIFE AND WORK TO THE REPUBLICAN CAUSE, PYRENEES-ORIENTALES, Collioure in the south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

Aerial view Millau viaduct by architect Norman Foster, between Causse du Larzac and Causse de Sauveterre above Tarn, Aveyron, France. Cable-stayed bridge spanning the Tarn River Valley. A75 motorway, built by Michel Virlogeux and Norman Foster, located between Causses de Sauveterre and Causses du Larzac above Tarn River, Natural Regional Park of Grands Causses.

1350-2306 - Aerial view Millau viaduct by architect Norman Foster, between Causse du Larzac and Causse de Sauveterre above Tarn, Aveyron, France. Cable-stayed bridge spanning the Tarn River Valley. A75 motorway, built by Michel Virlogeux and Norman Foster, located between Causses de Sauveterre and Causses du Larzac above Tarn River, Natural Regional Park of Grands Causses.

1350-2264 - Fortified City of Carcassonne, medieval city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, harboure d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi Pyrenees Aude France

1350-2303 - Aerial view of Cordes sur Ciel, labelled The Most Beautiful Villages of France, Tarn, Occitanie, France

Sunset Mountain views in front of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The Col du Tourmalet is the highest paved mountain pass in the French Pyrenees second only to the Col de Portet. So in contrast to frequent claims.

1350-2274 - Sunset Mountain views in front of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The Col du Tourmalet is the highest paved mountain pass in the French Pyrenees second only to the Col de Portet. So in contrast to frequent claims.

1350-2277 - The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France

Royal castle of Collioure and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Colliure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2256 - Royal castle of Collioure and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Colliure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2307 - Aerial view Millau viaduct by architect Norman Foster, between Causse du Larzac and Causse de Sauveterre above Tarn, Aveyron, France. Cable-stayed bridge spanning the Tarn River Valley. A75 motorway, built by Michel Virlogeux and Norman Foster, located between Causses de Sauveterre and Causses du Larzac above Tarn River, Natural Regional Park of Grands Causses.

1350-2276 - The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre in sunset time, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France

Notre-Dame-des-Anges church and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2258 - Notre-Dame-des-Anges church and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

Bars and restaurants in the main street in the medieval town of Collioure in the south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2261 - Bars and restaurants in the main street in the medieval town of Collioure in the south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

Saint Guilhem le Desert, labelled Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), a stop on el Camino de Santiago, Herault, France. Street scene of St Guilhem le Desert, pedestrian road with old historical houses on both side. St-Guilhem, France.

1350-2289 - Saint Guilhem le Desert, labelled Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), a stop on el Camino de Santiago, Herault, France. Street scene of St Guilhem le Desert, pedestrian road with old historical houses on both side. St-Guilhem, France.

1350-2255 - Royal castle of Collioure and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Colliure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

View of the watchtower at Gruissan in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Aude, Gruissan, village in Circulade testifies of a Medieval origin, strategic sign of defense and Christian symbol

1350-2263 - View of the watchtower at Gruissan in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Aude, Gruissan, village in Circulade testifies of a Medieval origin, strategic sign of defense and Christian symbol

Gothic Saint Cecile Cathedral in Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Languedoc-Roussillon Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

1350-2299 - Gothic Saint Cecile Cathedral in Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Languedoc-Roussillon Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

1350-2285 - Medieval town of Cordes sur Ciel, labelled The Most Beautiful Villages of France, Tarn, Occitanie, France

1350-2271 - View point of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The 12m Ponton dans le ciel, a glass walkway high above the Pyrenees at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a 2877m mountain in the French Pyrenees, home to an astronomical observatory and visitors centre. The observatory is acccessible from the village of La Mongie by cablecar. Tourists often visit in time for the spectacular sunset across the mountains.

1350-2287 - Aerial view Millau viaduct by architect Norman Foster, between Causse du Larzac and Causse de Sauveterre above Tarn, Aveyron, France. Cable-stayed bridge spanning the Tarn River Valley. A75 motorway, built by Michel Virlogeux and Norman Foster, located between Causses de Sauveterre and Causses du Larzac above Tarn River, Natural Regional Park of Grands Causses.

1350-2268 - View point of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The 12m Ponton dans le ciel, a glass walkway high above the Pyrenees at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a 2877m mountain in the French Pyrenees, home to an astronomical observatory and visitors centre. The observatory is acccessible from the village of La Mongie by cablecar. Tourists often visit in time for the spectacular sunset across the mountains.

Aerial view Saint Guilhem le Desert, labelled Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), a stop on el Camino de Santiago, Herault, France.

1350-2309 - Aerial view Saint Guilhem le Desert, labelled Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France), a stop on el Camino de Santiago, Herault, France.

1350-2283 - The Tarn River crossing Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

1350-2252 - Street in the medieval town of Collioure in the south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

Pont du Diable, the Devil's Bridge, over Hérault River, near Saint Guilhem le Désert, Hérault, Languedoc Roussillon. Saint Jean de Fos, the Pont du Diable over the Herault river on the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Herault, France.

1350-2308 - Pont du Diable, the Devil's Bridge, over Hérault River, near Saint Guilhem le Désert, Hérault, Languedoc Roussillon. Saint Jean de Fos, the Pont du Diable over the Herault river on the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Herault, France.

1350-2302 - The Tarn River crossing Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

1350-2305 - Aerial view of Cordes sur Ciel, labelled The Most Beautiful Villages of France, Tarn, Occitanie, France

1350-2295 - Aerial view of Carcassonne, medieval city listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, harboure d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon Midi Pyrenees Aude France

1350-2269 - View point of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The 12m Ponton dans le ciel, a glass walkway high above the Pyrenees at Pic du Midi de Bigorre, a 2877m mountain in the French Pyrenees, home to an astronomical observatory and visitors centre. The observatory is acccessible from the village of La Mongie by cablecar. Tourists often visit in time for the spectacular sunset across the mountains.

1350-2284 - Medieval town of Cordes sur Ciel, labelled The Most Beautiful Villages of France, Tarn, Occitanie, France

1350-2257 - Notre-Dame-des-Anges church and landscape seaside beach of the picturesque village of Collioure, near Perpignan at south of France Languedoc-Roussillon Cote Vermeille Midi Pyrenees Occitanie Europe

1350-2304 - Aerial view of Cordes sur Ciel, labelled The Most Beautiful Villages of France, Tarn, Occitanie, France

1350-2273 - Traditional dinner on the sunset in The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France

1350-2301 - Gothic Saint Cecile Cathedral in Albi town. Pont Vieux bridge and the Church of Notre Dame du Breuil in Tarn village, Languedoc-Roussillon Occitanie Midi Pyrenees France.

1350-2275 - Sunset Mountain views in front of The Observatory Of Pic Du Midi De Bigorre, Hautes Pyrenees, Midi Pyrenees, France. The Col du Tourmalet is the highest paved mountain pass in the French Pyrenees second only to the Col de Portet. So in contrast to frequent claims.