historical monument articles Tag

The Belem: 5 unusual facts about the famous sailboat.

isse 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 sailing ship, La Duchesse Anne. In 1987, after five years of restoration, i ...

29
Sep
2023

The Jardin des Plantes in Paris: a green space dedicated to science.

istoire naturelle, thanks to the impetus of the conventionnel Joseph Lakanal. As the first botanical garden in the capital, it is now classified as a historical monument and remarkable garden for its natural and architectural heritage. An exceptional heritage Much more than just a green space, the ...

10
Jan
2007

The Mont Saint Michel : a jewel between sky and sea

site in France, after the Eiffel tower and the Palace of Versailles, because of its exceptional architecture and its bay. This site, classified as a historical monument in 1874, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1979. An exceptional natural site The Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky isl ...

23
Apr
2007

Christ the Redeemer: the symbol of Rio de Janeiro

rist of Corcovado? This place accessible by train is the most visited tourist site in the city. The statue of Christ the Redeemer, classified as a historical monument since 1973, was even chosen in 2007 as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Although baptisms and weddings are celebrated ...

20
Dec
2011

Saorge in the Alpes-Maritimes: one of the most beautiful villages in France.

a former convent of the Franciscans, is a jewel of the Baroque period. Built overlooking the village between 1660 and 1680, it is now classified as a Historical Monument. Its terrace offers a breathtaking view of the village and the Roya Gorges. This beautiful building, with its bulbous bell tower ...

24
Mar
2014

The House of Alexandra David-Neel: a visit with a difference in Digne

y of this explorer and feminist before her time, before visiting her villa (by reservation only). This Tibetan-inspired villa has been listed as a historical monument since 1996. It is part of the 110 'French Illustrious Houses' since 2011 and of the Federation of Writers' Houses and Literary Her ...

14
Apr
2022

Indre-et-Loire : 5 good reasons to visit the Château de la Bourdaisière

1- It is a castle full of history The Château de la Bourdaisière, located in Montlouis-sur-Loire in Indre-et-Loire, is a classified historical monument. Due to its geographical location between Tours and Amboise, it is one of the famous castles of the Loire! If the interior of the building has ...

16
Sep
2022

In Brittany, the castle of Rocher Portail becomes the New School of Wizards

tion. It offers the only immersive experience in Europe where it is possible to come and learn spells and magic tricks in a real castle classified as a historical monument. In this century-old granite castle, very close to the Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the magic lessons bec ...

27
Jan
2023

Hôtel de Matignon: 5 unusual facts about this building and its garden

2- The Council Chamber presents unsuspected decorations It was in 1922 that this estate was ceded to the French state, before being classified as a historical monument the following year. But it was not until 1959 that the Hôtel de Matignon became the official residence of the Prime Ministers. ...

07
Feb
2023

Alpes-Maritimes: Neolithic rock paintings discovered in Valdeblore

ay, near Mount Bego. Some 40,000 engravings dating from about 3300 years before our era have been discovered there and the site has been classified as a historical monument. Although the Valdeblore site is much smaller, it is a rare discovery. Rock paintings drawn with pigments are much rarer tha ...

21
Feb
2023

Basque Country: 5 good reasons to go to Guéthary

the commune in this regard is the town hall square. This square is the heart of the village, with its half-timbered neo-Basque style building listed as a historical monument and its fronton (the court on which Basque pelota is played!). The village church, dedicated to Saint-Nicolas the patron sa ...

01
Mar
2023

Paris 2024: 5 Things to Know About the Olympic Torch Relay

ith its transport has not been chosen by chance... It is a three-masted ship dating from the end of the 19th century, which has been classified as a historical monument. The Belem is also a symbol of France on all the oceans of the world. After twelve days of sailing, the Olympic flame will dock i ...

15
Jan
2024