The most extensive object of France, entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2000 in the Cultural Landscapes category - Valley Loire . This delightful area with a length of 280 km and an area of \u200b\u200b800 km2 is a unique universal value.

Loire Valley is a memorable place of history and art. It is clearly traced in it, as a person, over time, managed to take his place all over the river, caught up and even defended her, from the danger she represented. Landscape of the Loire Valley, its numerous cultural monuments clearly indicate the idea of \u200b\u200brevival and enlightenment in relation to the idea and creation western Europe. Here is a wonderful architectural heritage - historic cities: Blois, Shinon, Orleans, Somur, Tour, Nantes or Angers, and world famous monuments: Chambor's castle or Schononso, the Royal Castle Amboaz, Gardens of Castle Villalandry, Castle of Clo-Luce, as well as the Royal Abbey Fontiewly. These castles are an excellent visual and historical chronicle of the major and small events of the history of France.

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1. Shambor Castle, Loire Valley, France

2. Castle Saumur (Chateau de Saumur) is located in the region of the country of Loire, on the historic road of the Kings Valley. Built at the end of the XI century, Sumur's castle was alternately a fortress, a pleasure residence, a residence of the city governors, a prison, then the warehouse of weapons and ammunition. The castle rummaged over the city and the majestic Laurai Castle was bought from the state in 1906 by the city of Saumour and, after partial restoration, the municipal museum was opened in it.

4. Azay-Le-Rido Castle (Azay-Le-Rideau) is located in the Loire Center Region. Endreated on the island in the middle of the Endre River, the castle in his present was constructed on the board of Francis I rich financier Bervelo, who wanted to embody Italian innovations in French architect. Surrounded by greens, the castle was washed by the waters of Eden, which reflect his walls. Aze-Le Rido Castle, recognized historical monumentis the embodiment of the refinement characteristic of the castles of the beginning of the French Renaissance.

6. Lange Castle (Le Chateau de Langeais) is located in the Loire Center Region, on the Border Anjou and Turnya. There are two unique castles in Lange Castle: Fulka Tower Nerre and Louis Castle Xi. The first of them is the most ancient Donjon in France, and the second has two facades, the medieval from the city and the Renaissance - from the courtyard. The first castle, located on a hill above Laoray, was erected in 994 by the powerful and formidable Anzhuy Graph Fulish Nerra. Today it is one of the oldest donzhons in France: a significant part remains, dressed in our time by forests, recreation of the medieval construction site. These forests and lifting mechanisms transfer visitors during the builders of the tenth century. On the other hand, the courtyard is the second Royal Castle, built on the orders of Louis XI at the end of the 15th century (in 1465). Louis Xi wanted to be controlled by the right bank of the Loire from the height of the towers of the castle and the railway. Its magnificent facade is thus equipped with a sentiment, towers and a lifting bridge from the city. In inner courtyard The facade window decorated with an ornament emphasizes the Renaissance sophistication of this pleasant, rejoicing of the residence.

7. Historical wedding. On this walls on December 6, 1491, the fate of France and Brittany was solved at the marriage ceremony of Charles VIII with the Duchess Anna Breton. This marriage marked the accession of duchy to the French crown, thereby putting the end of its independence. The spectacle affecting its realism will postpone the visitor to the center of this most important for the history of France events.

9. Schhenonceau Castle (Chateau Chenonceau) is located in the Loire Center-Dolina Region. The treasure of the crown, then the royal residence, Schhenonce Castle is unique in its original location on the Cher River, as well as its destiny. He was loved, cherished and guarded women, such as Diana de Poitiers and Ekaterina Medici. Nowadays, Schononce Castle is the second on attendance of the castle in France after Versailles.

12. Park and Valence Castle (Chateau de Valence) were built during Louis XIII. The castle is built on the place of the old feudal fortress. Over time, it is rebuilt and harmoniously combines the style of early rebirth and classicism. In 1803, Napoleon buys this magnificent castle, which is becoming the property of Prince de Talleran, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The latter, thanks to this, can take important guests with the luxury luxury. Napoleon decides to acquire Valance Castle for its famous Minister of Foreign Affairs Charles Maurice de Talleran in 1803, so that he could make European high-ranking faces with the luxury luxury. The castle is located in Berry and combines two architectural style - Revival and classicism. It is fully furnished and is also surrounded by excellent French-style gardens and an English park.

15. Medieval fortress Amboise (AMBOISE) Located in the Loire Center, in the city of Amboise, becomes the royal residence in the rule of Karl VIII and Francis I (end of the XV-beginning of the XVI centuries). Many European artists and writers live at the court in Amboise at the invitation of kings, like Leonardo da Vinci, who rests in the castle chapel.

UNESCO World Heritage Site in France:

1. Roads on Santiago de Compostela
Historical buildings and monuments on four roads leading pilgrims in Spain.

2. Mon-Saint-Michel Island
The island is located Benedictine Abbey (XI-XVI centuries) in the Gothic style and the village.

3. Saint-Emilion
Winery region with long history. Many churches and monasteries.

4. Church of Saint-Saven-sur-Gartan
Monastery since 811 years old. Frescoes (XI-XII centuries) are perfectly preserved with scenes from the pentateuch.

5. Painting in the caves of the Valley of the River Weser
25 caves with ancient rock painting. A few hundred pictures of animals.

6. Canal du Midi
328 hydraulic structures between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic (1667-1694).

7. Historic fortified city Carcassonne
Typical medieval city With an impressive defensive system around the castle and housing.

8. Charter Cathedral
Concreated from 1145 sample of French gothic. Sculptures of the middle of the XII century, stained glass windows of the XII-XIII centuries.

9. Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loir and the Wine
Landscapes exceptionally cultural significance: historical cities, villages, castles.

10. Cathedral in bourge
Masterpiece of Gothic Art of the XII-XIII centuries. Images of a terrible court and scenes from the lives of St. Etienne.

11. Palace and Park in Versailles
Laid in 1624. Over time, the ensemble has become a sample of the royal residence.

12. Paris - Sene
Collection architectural masterpieces, among which is notre-ladies, Louvre, Tuileries, a house of disabled.

13. Amiens Cathedral
The largest cathedral of the country. The three-span basil was built in 1220 on the site of the Romanesque temple.

14. Palace and Park in Fontainebleau
In 1137, a modest hunting castle was built. Later he broke and became the residence of kings.

15. National, medieval city fairs
In the XII-XIII centuries. There were fairs here, which traders came out from all over Europe.

16. Cathedral of Notre Dame, Saint-Remy Abbey and Palace, then in Reims
Gothic Cathedral of the XIII century. In the abbey of Saint-Remy, a vessel for the world-formation of the kings of France was kept.

17. Church in luck
In the church of the city, the remains of Mary Magdalene allegedly are located. Place of pilgrimage.

18. Phonten Abbey
It was founded in 1118 by the Cistercymen, and in the XV century. Received the status of the royal abbey.

19. Lyon.
Founded by the Romans in I B. BC e. Numerous monuments related to various epochs.

20. Garsky Most
This is part of the water supply built by the Romans in 19 G. BC. e. Connects the shores of the Gardon River.

21. Ancient Roman monuments Arlya
The oldest monuments refer to I. BC e. Amphiteater underground moves, Terms of Constantine.

22. Historical Center of Avignon
In the XIV century The city was a papal residence. Frequency, Papal Palace, Cathedral Notre Dame de House.

23. Antique Theater and Triumphal Arch in Orange
A large amphitheater (the length of the facade 103 m) is excellent. Arch with bas-reliefs (10-25).

24. ARK-E-SENAN: Royal Salt Sink
The village of Ark-E-Senan was built in the XVIII century. Home director and factory buildings.

25. Stanislav Square I, Quarry and Alliance in Nancy
Architectural area ensemble (1752-56) - sample of French baroque.

26. Strasbourg. Grand-Il
Grand Ile Island is the historic center of the Alsace capital. Cathedral, four churches, Palace Roan.

27. Cape Girolat, Cape Porto, Skandol Reserve and Drunk Calanes on Corsica
The reserve on the Skandol Peninsula takes 30,000 hectares. Seagulls, cormorants, sea eagles.

28. Mount Manth Perdido in Pyrenees (France / Spain)
"Lost Mountain" - an array of 3.352 m high. Next - the two biggest Canyon of Europe

29. Bell tower of the cities of Belgium and France
23 bell tower in the north of France, Bell Tower in Zhamblu in Belgium, 30 Belgian city towers. Bright symbols of emerging civil liberties.

30. Havre is a city restored by Auguste Perret
Heritage object includes administrative, trading and cultural Center Gauring. An example of post-war urban planning and architecture.

31. Port of the Moon in Bordeaux
The historic center of the city-port in the south-west of France is a unique urban and architectural ensemble Epochs of Enlightenment

32. New Caledonia lagoons
In the lagoon of New Caledonia is the second largest coral reef

33. Strengthening Voban
Thirteen fortresses designed by Woban.

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The UNESCO World Heritage List in the French Republic is 37 items (for 2011), this is 3.8% of the total (936 for 2011). 33 objects are included in the list of cultural criteria, and 17 of them are recognized as masterpieces of human genius (Criterion I), 3 objects are included in natural criteria, each of which is recognized by the natural phenomenon of exceptional beauty and aesthetic importance (criterion VII), as well as 1 mixed object Also falling under the criterion VII. In addition, as of 2010, 33 facilities in France are among the candidates for inclusion in the World Heritage List. The French Republic ratified the Convention on the Protection of World Cultural and natural Heritage June 27, 1975.

UNESCO experts decided that the French gastronomic culture with its rituals and a complex organization is worthy of inclusion in the prestigious list of intangible cultural heritage. For the first time in the world, this status received national cuisineWhat testifies to "its widespread recognition."
Experts of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee satisfied the request of France in the art of Alançon Lace - entered the list of intangible heritage of mankind.
Food is part of the French national identity. Norman, Oboven, Burgundy and Alsace cuisines differ in the same way as residents of these regions. "I must say, French cuisine is subject to numerous influences, which allows it to create new dishes and new tastes. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of this openness, especially considering the features of modern society, "said Yubert De Canson, Deputy Permanent Representative of France with UNESCO.

Versailles Palace and Park

Versailles - Palace-Park Ensemble in France (Fr. Parc et Château de Versailles), the former residence of the French kings in Versailles, now a suburb of Paris; The center of tourism of world importance.

Versailles constructed under the leadership of Louis XIV from 1661, and became a kind of monument to the era of the King of Sun, the artistic and architectural expression of the idea of \u200b\u200babsolutism. Leading architects - Louis Levo and Jules Arduuen-Mansar, the Creator of the Park - Andre Lenotr. Versal's ensemble, the largest in Europe, is distinguished by the unique integrity of the intention and harmony of architectural forms and the transformed landscape. From the end of the XVII century, Versailles served as a sample for the frontal suburban residences of European monarchs and aristocracy, but he does not have direct imitation.

From 1666 to 1789, to the Great French Revolution, Versailles was the official royal residence. In 1801 he received the status of the museum and is open to the public; Since 1830, the museum became the whole architectural complex Versailles; In 1837 in royal Palace Opened museum of the history of France. In 1979, the Versailles Palace and the Park are included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Many significant events of French and world history are associated with Versailles. Thus, in the XVIII century, the royal residence was the signing of many international treaties, including the Treaty, which completed the US Independence War (1783). In 1789, the Constituent Assembly worked in Versaille adopted a declaration of human rights and a citizen.

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North View

Southern facade. Serrsal 2.

In 1871, after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, in Versailles occupied by the German troops, the creation of the German Empire was proclaimed. Here in 1919, a peace treaty was signed, completing the first world War and placed the beginning of the so-called Versailles system - the political system of post-war international relations

View of the Park Palace

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The history of the Versailles Palace begins in 1623 with a very modest hunting castle like the feudal, built at the request of Louis XIII from bricks, stone and roofing slate in the territory purchased from Jean de Soisy (Jean de Soisy), whose family owned the lands from the XIV century. The hunting castle was in the place where the marble courtyard is now located. Its sizes were 24 to 6 meters. In 1632, the territory was expanded due to the purchase of the Versailles estate from the Archbishop of Paris from the genus Gondi, and a two-year restructuring was taken.

LA VICTOIRE SUR L "ESPAGNE MARSY GIRARDON VERSAILLES

Louis Xiv.

Since 1661, the "King Sun" Louis XIV began to expand the palace to use it as his permanent residence, since after the Front-uppower, living in the Louvre seemed unsafe. Architects Andre Lenotr and Charles Lebedin updated and expanded the palace in the style of classicism. The whole facade of the palace from the garden occupies big gallery (Mirror Gallery, Louis XIV Gallery), which makes an amazing impression with its paintings, mirrors and columns. Besides, they also deserve the mention of the Bittle Gallery, Palace Chapel and the Royal Opera.

Louis XV.

After the death of Louis XIV in 1715, the five-year king Louis XV, his courtyard, as well as the Regent Council of Philip Orleans returned to Paris. The Russian king Peter I, during his visit to France, stopped in May 1717 in the Grand Trianon. The 44-year-old king while staying in Versaille studied the device of the Palace and Parks, who served as a source of inspiration when creating Peterhof on the shore Finnish Gulf near St. Petersburg (Verlet, 1985).

Versailles changed during the reign of Louis XV, but not so largely as it was with Louis XIV. In 1722, the king and his courtyard returned to Versailles and the first project was the completion of the Salon Hercules, the construction of which was started in last years The Board of Louis XIV, but because of the death of the latter was not over.

The substantial contribution of Louis XV to the development of Versailles is recognized as small apartment of the king; Madame chambers, rest of Dofina and his spouses on the first floor of the palace; As well as the personal orders of Louis XV - small apartments of the king on the second floor (later rebuilt in the apartments of Madame Dubarry) and small apartments of the king on the third floor - on the second and third floors of the palace. The main achievement of Louis XV in the development of Versailles was the completion of the construction hall of the opera and the palace of Small Tranon (Verlet, 1985).

Small Trianon, Palace

Small apartments of the king. Cabinet of the gold service

Game Salon Louis 16

Madame Dubarri
A no less significant contribution is the destruction of ambassadors, the only ceremonial path to large royal chambers. This was done for the construction of the apartments of the daughters of Louis XV.

Some of the gate

The unshakable power. Frantsuz Royal Yard.

In the gate finish symbols of the King- "Sun"

Golden Gate.

Versailles Palace; Stone Saint-Le

Significant changes in the park did not occur compared with the times of Louis XIV; The only inheritance of Louis XV in the parks of Versailles is the completion of the fabrication of Neptune basin between 1738 and 1741 (Verlet, 1985). In recent years, His Board, Louis XV, on the advice of the architect Gabriel, began the reconstruction of the facades of the palace courtyards. On another project, the palace was supposed to get classic facades from the city side. This project of Louis XV continued all the time of the reign of Louis XVI, and was completed only in the twentieth century (Verlet, 1985).

Mirror

All accounts associated with the construction of the palace are preserved to our time. The amount that takes into account all costs is 25,725,836 livres (1 Livra corresponded to 409 g of silver), which, in general, the account was 10,500 tons of silver or 456 million guilders of 243 g of silver / converts to modern cost almost impossible. Based on the price of silver in 250 euros per kg, the building of the palace absorbed 2.6 billion euros / based on the purchasing power of the then guilder as 80 euros, construction cost 37 billion euros. By setting the cost of building a palace to the relationship with the state budget of France in the XVII century, a modern amount of 259.56 billion euros is obtained.

Facade Palace. Chases Louis 14.
Almost half of this amount is spent on creating interior decoration. The best masters of the Jacob era, Jean Joseph Chapes created luxurious boousers. [Source not specified 859 days] These expenses were distributed for 50 years, during which the construction of the Versailles Palace, completed in 1710, wasted.

Impovernment August

Roman busts

The portion of the future building demanded land work in a huge amount. Recruiting workers with surrounding villages passed with great difficulty. The peasants were forced to become "builders." To increase the number of workers on the construction of the palace, the king forbade all private construction in the vicinity. Workers were often covered from Normandy and Flanders. Almost all orders were conducted through tenders, the expenses of performers exceeding the originally named were not paid. In peace times, the army was also attracted to the construction of the palace. Finance Minister Jean-Baptiste Colber followed economy. The forced presence of an aristocracy at the courtyard was an additional precautions from Louis XIV, thus ensuring full control over the activities of the aristocracy. Only at the courtyard it was possible to get ranks or posts, and who was leaving, lost his privileges
Fountains Versailles

On May 5, 1789, representatives of the nobility, clergy and bourgeoisie gathered in the Versailles Palace. After the king, who, according to the law, was given the right to collect and dissolve such events, closed the meeting for political reasons, the deputies from the bourgeoisie declared themselves with the National Assembly and retired to the Ball House. After 1789, it was possible to contain the Versailles Palace only with difficulty.

Architectural elements of the palace finish
On October 5-6, 1789, first the crowd from Paris offend, and then the National Guard under the command of Lafayette appeared in Versailles demanding that the king and his family, as well as the National Assembly, moved to Paris. Submitting to power pressure, Louis XVI, Maria-Antoinette, their relatives and deputies moved to the capital. After that, the value of Versailles as the administrative and political center of France decreased and was not restored in the future.
Since the time of Louis-Philippe, many rooms and premises began to restore, and the palace himself became an outstanding national historical museum in which busts, portraits, paintings of battles and other works of art predominantly historical value were exhibited.

Proclamation of the German Empire in 1871

The Versailles Palace was of great importance in German-French history. After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War, he from October 5, 1870 to March 13, 1871 was the residence of the General Staff german army. On January 18, 1871, the German Empire was proclaimed in the mirror gallery, and its Kaiser - Wilhelm I. This place was deliberately selected to humiliate the French.

The peace treaty with France was signed on February 26, too, in Versailles. In March, the evacuated French government moved the capital from Bordeaux to Versailles, and only in 1879 again to Paris.

At the end of World War II, a preliminary truce was concluded in the Versailles Palace, as well as the Versailles Agreement, which the defeated German Empire was forced to sign. This time, historical place It was chosen by the French to humiliate the Germans.

The hard conditions of the Versailles Agreement (including huge contact payments and the recognition of sole guilt) lay down in a serious cargo on the shoulders of the Young Weimar Republic. Because of this, the views are common that the consequences of the Versailles were the basis for the future of Nazism in Germany.

Marble courtyard of Versal
After World War II, the Versailles Palace became the place of German-French reconciliation. This is evidenced by the festivities about the 40-year anniversary of the signing of the Charming Treaty, which took place in 2003. Versailles Palace

Born in the palace

The following kings and members of their families were born in the Versailles Palace: Philip V (King of Spain), Louis XV, Louis XVI,
Many European palaces were built under the undoubted influence of Versailles. These include San Susta Castles in Potsdam, Schönbrunn in Vienna, Big Palaces in Peterhof, Rapetti Manor in Luga, Gatchina and in Rundale (Latvia), as well as other palaces in Germany, Austria and Italy.

Interiors Palace
Busts and sculptures

Bust of Louis Xiv by Gianlorenzo Bernini

Busts in the Hall of Mirrors

Buste de Louis XV, Jean-Baptiste II Lemoyne (1749), Apartment Dofina, Louis 15

Madame Clotilda

Buste de Charles X, 1825, François-Joseph Bosio

Maria Antoinetta

François Paul Brueys.

Mirror Gallery

SALLE DES CROISADES.

Sleeping Ariadna

Escalier Gabriel

Petit_appartement_du_roi

Lobby ceiling

Entrance from the lobby

Lobby

SALLE DES GARDES DE LA REINE

Louis Salon 14, Medal with the image of the Roman Legionnaire

Salon De Vénus, Louis XIV En Empereur Romain, Jean Varin


Coat of arms Louis Phillip
Pictures


Reception of Persian Ambassadors Louis 14, Coypel Antoine


Creator: Claude Guy Hallé (Français, 1652-1736)

Louis 14, author unknown


King Sun, Jean-Léon Gérôme (Français, 1824-1904)


Model staircase ambassadors


Staircase. After





Lobby decor,

Maria -Zhozhefina Saxon and Count Burgundy, Maurice Cantne de latat (author)

La Remise De L "Ordre du Saint-Esprit, Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743)
Apartment Louis 14.

Apartments Dofina

Allegory, ceiling painting,







The Birth of the Duke of Burgundy At Versailles On 6 August 1682 by Antoine Dieu



Royal flower in gold.









Blue Cabinet


Chambers in the big trianone



Mary - Antointetti


Bed Madame Pompadour


Napoleon's chambers
Decor of the Palace

Angels, ceiling of reception salons


Mirror Gallery


Coat of arms of Louis 14.
Chandeliers and candelabra










Cutlery and fireplaces

Porcelain

Josse-François-Joseph Leriche, Queen Toilet

Coyau.

On the territory of France there are 46 objects from the UNESCO World Heritage List. Most of them make up religious buildings. Also on the list of cities with a rich history (old towns in Paris, Strasbourg, Papal town in Avignon, and the Episcopian town in Albi) and natural objects (Porto Bay, New Caledonia Lagoon, Nature of the Island of La Reunion).

(Except material objects, there is also)

Full list of UNESCO World Heritage Site in France:

The most oldest, remaining for today, cisterian abbey (built in 1118).

• Ancient Theater and Triumphal Arch of Orange (Le Théâtre Antique et L'Arc de Triomphe d'Orange)

The theater in Orange was built during the reign of the emperor of August, in 1 c. BC, Veterans 2 Legion Julia Caesar. Today it is one of the most preserved Roman theaters in the world. A huge exterior wall with an original elevator remained safely. The triumphal arch was built later - in 1 century. AD

• Architectural heritage LE Corbusier (Le Corbusier)

These are 17 architectural structures created in the 20th century. Franco-Swiss Master Le Corbusier on three continents (in America, Asia, Europe). Most of them are located in France: the houses of La Roche and Genre in Paris, Villa Savua in Puissy, the chapel of Notre Dam-du-oh in Ronsham, Monastery Saint-Marie De La Turnett in Eva, etc.

Residential building in Marseille

• Basilica and Hill Vezle (La Basilique et La Colline de Vézelay)

Basilica, built by 1150, was the largest pilgrimage center on the road of St. James of the Composteral. It is a model of Romanesque architecture.

Mont-Saint-Michel is a rocky island located in the Strait of La Mans in the north of France. It is famous for the abbey and its buildings, towering over the island. Is one of .

• Vineyards, houses and cellar champagne

Vineyards and places associated with winemaking in the champagne area.

• Center of the city of Havre (Le Havre), built after World War II

The World Heritage List includes the center of the city of Havre, restored after the war (1945 - 1964) architect Auguste Perret. This architectural ensemble is located on an area of \u200b\u200b150 hectares and unites more than 12 thousand buildings - residential buildings, trade, administrative and religious buildings built on the principles of the school of structural classicism of the modern architecture of the middle of the 20th century.

56 Beffrua in France and Belgium are inscribed in the world cultural heritage. The French towers are located in Picardia and Nor-Pa de Cala. Towers-bell tower are an exceptional example of urban architecture adapted to political and spiritual requirements. Built in the Middle Ages, they became a symbol of the independence of cities from the feudal regime.

• Burgundy wine farms

One of the facilities recently added to UNESCO list (since 2015), glorifying the wine-making traditions of the Burgundy region.

Loire Valley is an exceptional beauty of landscapes of historic cities and villages, great architectural monuments — , - agricultural land and river itself.

• Roads of St. James of the Quad (Les Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle en France)

In France, part of the pilgrimage path from the European Center is held in the Spanish city, where the Cathedral of St. Iakova is located.

• Ancient Roman monuments in Arles (Les Monuments Romains et Romans à Arles)

The ensemble consists of 8 objects located in a perimeter of 65 hectares, and includes the Roman amphitheater, an antique theater, the Roman forum, their, the fortress wall, the temple, etc.

• Episcopian town in Albi (La Cité Épiscopale d'Albi)

Architectural ensemble, for the most part medieval, from the burned red brick.

Bay in the Mediterranean Sea in the western part of Corsica. On the coast there is a natural reserve.

The castle is located under Paris in the town of Versailles. Was the residence of the French kings of Louis XIV, XV, XVI. The kings and their court lived there on a permanent basis from 1682 to 1789.

Fontainebleau Castle is one of the royal residences under Paris, many French kings from Francis I have lived here before Napoleon III. The building is made in Renaissance and Classicism styles.

• Historic Center Avignon (Papal Palace, Episcopes Complex, Avignon Bridge) (Le Palais Des Papes, Ensemble Épiscopal, Le Pont d'Avignon)

At the 14th century In Avignon there were dads of the Roman Catholic Church.

Old Lyon is located along the Saon River at the foot of the Forrow Hill. This is a rare example of the remaining day in almost untouched by the cities of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

• Fortress Carcassonne (La Cité Fortifiée de Carcassonne)

This medieval architectural ensemble is located in the city of Carcassonne on the right bank of the OD River. The story of Fort goes back to the Gallo Roman period. The fortress became famous for the double wall of almost three-kilometer length with 52 towers. Inside, the Count Castle and Basilica is also located.

• New Caledonia Lagoon (Lagons De Nouvelle-Calédonie)

The incredible beauty of the New Caledonia lagoon is in Pacific Ocean. Belong to France. Limited by the longest coral reef in the world.

• Places of ancient parking and grottoes with prehistoric drawings in Vesier Valley (La Valée de la Vézère)

Of interest are prehistoric drawings found in 25 caves Vasser Valley, 147 Paleolithic parking lots in 30 km and hundreds of thousands of artifacts stone era.

• Seats of ancient settlements in the Alps (Les Sites Palafittiques Préhistoriques Auto Des Alpes)

We are talking about prehistoric remains dating from 5,000 to 500 years before AD, lake dwellings around the Alps. These are 111 places around the lakes, on the shores of the rivers and swamps. Only a minor quantity was excavated, but it is possible to judge the life in Europe of the neolithic and bronze age period in Europe.

• Monastery Church in Saint-Saven Sur Gartamp (L'Abbatiale de Saint-Savin Sur Gartempe)

Included in the list of world heritage due to well-preserved, unique wall paintings of 12-13 centuries. (Romanesque art era).

Three-level bridge-aqueduct built in 1 c. AD It is considered the highest aqueduct erected by the Romans. It was conducted by water from Yuzes to the city of him. The aqueduct used to 6 V. Next, the structure began to use as a bridge.

The territory guarded by UNESCO is located between the Sully Bridge and the Ien Bridge (Bir-Hakm Bridge for the left bank). On the area of \u200b\u200b365 hectares there are 23 of 37 Paris bridges through Seine, as well as two islands - and Saint-Louis. In this area there are many monuments of the capital of France :,, the area of \u200b\u200bConcord, ...

Cave Sovhe-Pont D'Ark (La Grotte Ornée du Chauvet-Pont d'Arc)

This is the cave of the Paleolithic era, found in 1994 in the Department of Ardes. Named in honor of its opener. About a thousand drawings and engravings are found in the cave, mainly depicting animals.

• Plateau Kos and Sevan (Les Causses et Les Cévennes): cultural landscapes of the Mediterranean shepherd

The protected areas of large Kos and Seven are located in the south of the central array between 5 cities - Mand, Alhes, Hange, Lavel and Miyo. The history of the development of the region is important, the organization here is from 11 V. large abbey and connections between the agrarians and their biophysical environment.

• Pyrenees - Lost Mountain (Les Pyrénées - Mont Perdu)

Pyrenees-lost mountain is an extensive mountain area At the border of France with Spain. Protected natural and cultural landscapes.

• Peaks, Craters and Earth Shafts Reunion Islands (Pitons, Cirques et Remparts de L'île de la Réunion)

Natural heritage of the French Overseas Department in the southwest Indian Ocean. The protected area is almost 40% of the island.

• Stanisla Square in Nancy (La Place Stanislas, Nancy)

The area was built by the will of Larring Duke Stanisle Leschinsky in 1755 by architect Emmanuel Ere. It is considered one of the most beautiful areas of France.

The port of the moon is the so-called port in the city of Bordeaux due to the characteristic curved shape of the shore, on which the port is located. Trade port The cities were of great importance in the development of Bordeaux in 16-20 centuries.

• Provan, Middle Ages Fair (Provins)

Promen - the former capital of champagne county. Famous medieval fortifications surrounding the city.

Wine area 35 km from the northern part of the Dordona Valley. Stripping at 7846 hectares, the population is 6 thousand inhabitants.

• Cathedral of Our Lady, Saint-Remy Abbey and Palace, then in Reimse De Reims, L'Abbaye Saint-Rémi, Le Palais de Tau)

Notre Dame Cathedral in Reims was built at 13th century. Suffered significant destruction during the First World War. But still preserved the stage of the statisture of more than 2,300 statues.

Basilica Abbey Saint-Remy is one of the vintage temples of France, built in 9th century. It keeps the relics of St. Remy, the Baptist of the first French king of Khlodight.

The palace was the residence of the Archbishop of Reims, as well as French kings lived in it during their coronation. The name of the Palace received due to its form - it is built by the letter T (Greek Tau).

• Cathedral in Amiene (La Cathédrale d'amiens)

This is the most spacious French Cathedral (200,000 m 3 ). One of the samples of a classic gothic style. The cathedral lost almost all original stained glass windows, but the western facade of it and the portal is still decorated with sculptures of the 13th century.

• Cathedral in Bourge (La Cathédrale de Bourges)

Built between the end 12 - the end of 13 centuries. The architectural plan remarks with its harmonious proportions and the value of tympanov, sculptures and stained glass windows.

• Cathedral in Chartra (La Cathédrale de Chartres)

The masterpiece of gothic architecture, its sculptures, stained glass and facing are stored for the most part in the original form. The cathedral is built in the 13th century.

• Solvernya in Saline DE SALINS-LES-BAINS)

The ensemble of two former salty. Salt production in these places was carried out for 7 thousand years.

• Taputapuatea (Taputapuatea) in Polynesia

Taputuputea is the commune on the island of Riatea in French Polynesia.. The UNESCO lists are listed, where old Polynesian cults practiced.

• Fortification Voban (Les Fortifications de Vauban)

Several cities (Arras, Besancon, Villefranche de Conflan, etc.) with fortifications of the Woban military engineer.

• Strasbourg (Strasbourg): C entr (Grande-île) and German Quarter Neustadt (La Neustadt)

Strasbourg's old center entered the world heritage of UNESCO as an example of a medieval city.

German quarter was built in the north and northeast from Grand Il, historic Center, in the period when the city belonged to Germany (construction went from the 1980s 19 century before the start of the First World War).

• Mine Nor-Pa de Cale (Les Mines du Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

This territory in the north of France in the Nor and Pa de Kale departments, whose economic, social, environmental and cultural development is closely related to the intensive mining of stone coal from the end of the 17th century. until the end of the 20th century

The southern canal connects Toulouse with the Mediterranean Sea. It was built in the 17th century In the reign of Louis 14 and is named contemporaries of the "Construction of the Century". This is the oldest operating channel in Europe.

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