Exploring the country
Composed of 26 regions, France is a vast country of varied cultures waiting to be discovered. From the north to the south, the east to the west, the differences are so great that France is impossible to define. Within the space of just a few miles, it isn't only the landscape that changes. Passing from one region to another means discovering new tastes, smells, sights and sounds.
France is home to 49 of the more than 1,000 World Heritage Sites worldwide, as inscribed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). France’s captivating UNESCO sites include magnanimous cathedrals, extensive national parks, and geological wonders. These sites range from the iconic Palace and Park of Versailles and the spectacular medieval town of Provins to the far-flung Lagoons of New Caledonia and iconic Pyrénées.
Find here the list: Unesco List of World Heritage Sites in France.
France is also part of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. The routes are an invitation to travel and to discover the rich and diverse heritage of Europe by bringing people and places together in networks of shared history and heritage. They cover a range of different themes, from architecture and landscape to religious influences, from gastronomy and intangible heritage to the major figures of European art, music and literature.
Find here the Routes in France: Cultural Routes in France promoted by the Council of Europe.