Guide UNESCO World Heritage in France

More than 300 places to discover within 33 French sites
144 pages watercolor-illustrated:

Selection criteria cited for inscription on the World Heritage List.

Presentation of 33 French sites or groups of sites (totalling more than 300 places to discover): criteria, description, maps and directions; listed in alphabetical order and by region.

Glossary and architectural terms guide with illustrations.

Foldout map of France at back of book.

UNESCO has implemented tourist management models which, irrespective of the country concerned, aim to preserve the exceptional value of World Heritage sites, to maintain their natural and cultural environment, while simultaneously allowing local populations to enjoy the economic benefits of tourism in a way that promotes sustainable development.
This new approach to sustainable tourism requires the involvement of national political and economic actors, the education and consciousness-raising of both local populations and visitors

The World Heritage List currently comprises 1,890 properties in 148 States: 689 cultural, 178 natural and 25 mixed properties. There are 33 sites in France located throughout French metropolitan and overseas territory (30 cultural, 2 natural and 1 mixed site).

You can browse some pages of this guide: guide of UNESCO Worl Heritage in France