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Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire

State label · awarded by the French Ministry of Culture

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What is the Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire label?

Created in 1985 for towns and areas that promote their architecture and heritage. They commit to offering tours by approved guides, workshops for young people, and to opening an exhibition space on the architecture and history of the town or area (called a CIAP).

  • 209 towns
  • 13 regions
  • 11 in Occitanie (the most)

By region

All regions (13)

Some labelled towns

All “Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire” towns (41) →

Data: culture.gouv.fr (PDF) · updated Mon 12 Oct