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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 Mont Saint Michel : a jewel between sky and sea

e 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 island located east of the mouth of the Couesnon river, ...

23
Apr
2007

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

of the best-preserved buildings from late antiquity. Along with the Cathedral of Saint Domnius in Split, it has earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. But Split is not the only Croatian city to be recognized by UNESCO. Trogir, located 27 kilometers west of Split, is a port town ...

20
June
2007

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

and inaugurated on October 28, 1886 by President Grover Cleveland. Features of the Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty, which has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1984, depicts a woman draped in a toga holding a torch in her right hand. The structure is covered with a thin layer of ...

25
Sep
2008

Arles: 5 Good Reasons to Visit the Capital of the Camargue

To immerse oneself in the heart of the Camargue. The city of Arles, crossed by the Rhône, is the largest municipality in metropolitan France. It includes several exceptional natural areas: the banks of the Rhône, the arid plain of the Crau to the east, the wild Camargue to the south, and the Alpi ...

12
Jan
2009

Machu Picchu: the famous Inca citadel

here are 200 different constructions, some of which are houses and others have a religious function. To be noted: this site has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1983. On July 7, 2007, it was designated asone of the new seven wonders of the world after a contest in which 100 million In ...

30
Nov
2011

The Cornouaille Festival in Quimper: a concentration of Breton culture.

to life. The Saint Corentin Space will be filled with free festoù-noz throughout the week, celebrating this tradition that is inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List! Every day, both young and old can learn Breton dances. A large village, "Le Village Gradlon," will be set up on the Place de la ...

20
July
2015

Green tourism: what is a geopark?

ific and 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 ...

26
Apr
2022

Lithuania: 5 good reasons to choose this destination in summer.

e. This unforgettable experience will allow you to discover the capital from an unusual perspective, whose historic center is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and whose churches are among the most beautiful in the world. 4- To participate in a sea festival. In Lithuania, the summer season ...

18
July
2023

Sustainable tourism in Malaysia: 3 highlights of this destination

he country... This lesser-known destination in Southeast Asia also has breathtaking nature, as evidenced by the natural sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Out of the four distinguished properties in Malaysia, two sites were inscribed on this list in 2000 for their natural heritage: ...

19
Oct
2023

Bergues: the filming location of Welcome to the Sticks

em, to which the inhabitants are very attached and which features prominently on the poster of the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis," was added to the World Heritage list in 2005. This monument is also the reason why Dany Boon chose this filming location. Indeed, his great-uncle was the city's carill ...

17
June
2024