As history goes by, on the circuits of the Loire châteaux
Would you like to discover the marvellous châteaux of the Loire Valley? Come and explore these magnificent royal buildings and historic monuments that have marked the history of the kings of France.
Interactive maps of rising sea levels around the world and in France
How can we project into the future and visualise the impact of rising sea levels around the world? This is the aim of the interactive simulation maps developed in France and the United States by a group of scientists, designed to forecast sea levels according to different global warming scenarios.
Interactive map of global warming by region
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has posted an interactive global warming map that you can configure with a number of factors.
Biosphere reserves, Geoparks and UNESCO World Heritage: the splendours of 5 continents
Between nature and culture,UNESCO has been awarding labels and recognition for over 50 years, with Geoparks, Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage Sites. So many places to discover around the world. Presentation of the dedicated programmes of the world organisation and the places concerned by country.
How is Europe preparing for natural disasters and the risk of conflict?
As you will have noticed, the current situation is rather tense, with threats of conflict and climatic events. From France to Scandinavia, here’s a tour of Europe’s emergency kits, survival guides and weather alerts.
France’s waterways for tourism and river transport
France’s navigable waterways reflect a part of our economic history and are an important part of regional planning. Here is a focus on these unique waterways, the history and management of this network, river transport and tourism, and its present and future potential.
Discovering the Canal du Midi, between history and greenways
The Canal du Midi, a 17th-century masterpiece designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet, links Toulouse to the Mediterranean over 240 kilometres, crossing locks, bridges and landscapes steeped in history. From its commercial origins to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it embodies human ingenuity, while at the same time facing up to contemporary challenges. This…
Vigicrues, flood monitoring and forecasting in France
Flooding of rivers and streams is a constant threat, and France is not spared from these natural variations. How can you monitor and be alerted to overflows and flooding due to flash floods with Vigicrues?
Watersheds in France and Europe, the natural boundaries of river basins
Would you like to find out more about the watersheds in France? Find out here where and how these lines cross the French territory towards the sea, the Channel and the ocean, how they delimit the catchment areas and structure the water agencies.