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Côte d'Azur: the city of Nice becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

International recognition The inscription of the city of Nice on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'winter resort city of the Riviera' is a tremendous recognition for the architectural, landscape and urban heritage of the Côte d'Azur capital. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, described UN ...

28
July
2021

The Night of the Castles: a magical event

hlight or strolling through the grounds of a Renaissance estate by moonlight, the Nuit des châteaux is for you! Every autumn for 3 years now, many heritage sites open their doors to you during an exceptional evening. In the four corners of France and Navarre but also in Spain, Switzerland and ...

14
Oct
2021

My House, My Story: the new show by Stéphane Bern on France 3.

the Chamber of Trades and Crafts to involve local experts in the various renovation projects. 2- This program highlights an unknown aspect of our local heritage. When we talk about heritage, we first think of castles, churches, fortresses or even bridges, but rarely do we think of houses with their ...

29
Aug
2023

Madrid: monuments and places to see

contrasting destination combines the modern infrastructure of an economic, financial and administrative center with a rich architectural and artistic heritage. Having become the capital of Spain in 1561, on the initiative of King Philip II, the Iberian city was enriched with numerous monuments du ...

23
Feb
2009

Matrimoine Days: honoring women!

Rediscover the great artists of yesterday. For the first time in 2015, the Matrimoine Days take place at the same time as the now famous Heritage Days! Their goal: to revalue the artistic and historical heritage of women painters, authors, sculptors, etc. Women artists and intellectuals from past ...

18
Sep
2015

Charroux in Allier : one of the most beautiful villages in France

View this post on Instagram A publication shared by ???????????????? ???????????????????????? (@loveallier) A very well preserved heritage If Charroux d'Allier is among the most beautiful villages in France it is also and especially for the quality of its very well preserved ar ...

27
July
2022

The Belem: 5 unusual facts about the famous sailboat.

aining ship on San Giorgio Maggiore Island, before being purchased by the Caisse d'Epargne in 1979 to ensure its preservation in the French historical heritage and its use as a training ship. This sailboat was classified as a historical monument in 1984, less than two years after the largest French ...

29
Sep
2023

The village of Gordes: a tourist gem in Vaucluse.

in the Luberon Regional Natural Park. This perched village is classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France and boasts a rich architectural heritage including two abbeys, many ancient hamlets, several water and windmills, and several hundred bories (dry stone huts). An exceptional histori ...

09
Aug
2007

The Night of the Museums: a great festive event

o the museums. This event, which begins at sunset (around 6:00 p.m.) and ends at midnight or later, aims to raise awareness of the richness of our heritage among the general public. It therefore takes place in a festive and friendly spirit with many animations (illuminations and light games, d ...

15
May
2009

Malta: 5 good reasons to choose this destination.

archipelago from the 16th to the 18th century. It was then under British domination from 1800 to 1964. 2- It is home to cities with a rich historical heritage. The main cities of the island of Malta are Valletta and Mdina. Valletta, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has preserved many testimonies fr ...

21
Nov
2011

Child's Play Monument: the cultural meeting place for children

ng audiences During a weekend, the National Monuments offer a privileged welcome to children to help them discover and appreciate the richness of our heritage. The Monument jeu d'enfant operation has been organized for over fifteen years by the Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN). It takes place ...

24
Sep
2015

Franche-Comté: 5 good reasons to visit Montbéliard in winter

ies a German principality. The city, nicknamed the City of Princes, has preserved an identity shaped by Protestant culture and a rich architectural heritage. In particular, you can admire the castle of the Dukes of Wurtemberg, whose construction dates back to the 13th century. Today, this cast ...

10
Nov
2021

Sélestat: 5 things to do there

etto Located in the extreme south of the Bas-Rhin, Sélestat is in the center of Alsace. High place of humanism, this city is rich in both culture and heritage. The easiest way to discover the city is to follow the marked route proposed by the Tourist Office. Pick up the free brochure from the ...

02
Dec
2021

Green tourism: what is a geopark?

nd Cultural Organization, has its headquarters in Paris. This organization is notably known for establishing the list of sites inscribed on the World Heritage List of Humanity. But it also awards, since 2015, another label: that of the UNESCO World Geoparks. This label, renewable every 4 years ...

26
Apr
2022

The Belle-de-Mai : a cultural and arty place in Marseille

A publication shared by Friche la Belle de Mai (@frichelabelledemai) Starting in the 2000s, the Belle de Mai was organized into three poles: a heritage and institutional pole that works to preserve and restore heritage, a multimedia pole dedicated to the audiovisual and multimedia industr ...

28
July
2022

Aude : the Robine canal can be discovered by boat, bike or on foot

with the Canal de Jonction, it constitutes a lateral branch of the Canal du Midi; these three works were in fact inscribed together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The canal begins at the edge of the Aude River and heads toward Narbonne. The river port of Robine located in Sallèles d'Au ...

08
Aug
2022

Argelès-sur-Mer: why choose this destination on the Vermeille coast?

hanks to the pictures of renowned photographers during the Argelès Photo Nature festival, which welcomes a million visitors a year. 4- For its picturesque heritage Argelès-sur-Mer is also worth a look for its picturesque heritage. With its labyrinth of narrow streets, the old town has kept the ...

05
Oct
2022

The Morris column: 5 unusual facts about this street furniture

name has stood the test of time. It is still used today to designate these billboards, more than 150 years later! 4- They are part of the Parisian heritage With their cylindrical green cast iron silhouette, topped with a roof and canopy that protects the posters from the rain, the Morris columns ...

20
Dec
2022

Carnival of Nice 2023: 5 things to know about this new edition

not very explicit. If the title seems a bit complicated, it's because this edition celebrates the inscription of the City of Nice to the UNESCO World Heritage as 'winter resort city of the Riviera'. For the occasion, Nice carnivalists have imagined a king who has traveled the world and returns to ...

08
Feb
2023

Travel to Tuscany: 5 good reasons to visit Pratovecchio Stia

connects the two urban centers of Stia and Pratovecchio or go hiking in the nearby Casentino Forests National Park. 3- To discover the architectural heritage. Like many other cities in Tuscany, Pratovecchio Stia has a rich architectural and artistic heritage. In the municipality and its surroundin ...

30
Aug
2023