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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.
Maps of UNESCO sites: Biosphere Reserves, World Heritage and Geoparks
Cultural, natural or mixed, find out about and travel through Biosphere Reserves, World Heritage sites and Geoparks with maps of UNESCO sites.
The Canal du Midi, a world heritage masterpiece in Occitania
A short history of the Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi is an emblematic work of 17th-century French engineering, linking the Garonne to the Mediterranean Sea from east to west, from the Occitanie region to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its design, construction and evolution over the centuries tell a fascinating story, combining ambition, technique and…
UNESCO World Heritage, wonders of the world on 5 continents
UNESCO’s World Heritage programme brings together the most precious cultural and natural sites on the planet, bearing witness to the diversity and richness of humanity. Created in 1972, the programme aims to protect these treasures for future generations in the face of contemporary challenges such as climate change, mass tourism and armed conflict. Find out…
Map and list of UNESCO World Heritage sites
A closer look at the 1,200 UNESCO World Heritage sites, with a list and map of the wonders of the world.