La France est le plus beau pays au monde. From the elegance of the cities to the stunning landscapes of the countryside, there’s a lot to love about France. After these photos melt your heart, go on a journey to 1557 France with Reign, premiering Thursday, October 17.

1. The Mémorial Dormans in Marne

The Mémorial Dormans in Marne
jinterwas / Via Flickr: jinterwas

2. The Reims Cathedral

The Reims Cathedral

3. The village of Riquewihr, Alsace

The village of Riquewihr, Alsace
RussBowling / Via Flickr: robphoto

4. The refuge of Puscaghja, Corsica

The refuge of Puscaghja, Corsica

5. The village of Balazuc, Rhône-Alpes

The village of Balazuc, Rhône-Alpes

6. The green river Saar, Lorraine

The green river Saar, Lorraine
Wolfgang Staudt / Via Flickr: wolfgangstaudt

7. The lavender fields of Provence

The lavender fields of Provence

8. The Châteaux of the Loire Valley

The Châteaux of the Loire Valley
flamouroux / Via Flickr: lamouroux

9. The Gardens at Giverny

The Gardens at Giverny
mat’s eye / Via Flickr: matte0ne

10. The snowy peaks of Mont Blanc

The snowy peaks of Mont Blanc
JR Guillaumin / Via Flickr: jrguillaumin

11. The sunset over the rooftops of Paris

The sunset over the rooftops of Paris
jess_star87 / Via Flickr: jess-wood-87

12. The medieval houses of Strasbourg

The medieval houses of Strasbourg

13. The island of Mont Saint-Michel

The island of Mont Saint-Michel

14. The vineyards of Burgundy

The vineyards of Burgundy

15. The colorful houses of Menton on the French Riviera

The colorful houses of Menton on the French Riviera

16. The city of Sisteron and the Rocher de la Baume

The city of Sisteron and the Rocher de la Baume
notfrancois / Via Flickr: frenchy

17. The cobblestone streets of old Paris

The cobblestone streets of old Paris
Panoramas / Via Flickr: ranopamas

18. The fortified city of Carcassonne

The fortified city of Carcassonne
Lies Thru a Lens  / Via Flickr: danrocha

19. The sunny port of Nice

The sunny port of Nice

20. The sprawling museum of the Louvre in Paris

The sprawling museum of the Louvre in Paris

21. The red-hued village of Collonges-la-Rouge

The red-hued village of Collonges-la-Rouge
akial / Via Flickr: akial