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City of Art and History<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>

The label City of Art and History<\/strong> is a prestigious distinction awarded to French municipalities that stand out for their heritage<\/a> culture, history<\/a> and architectural heritage. Created to highlight the heritage of towns and help them preserve it, this label attracts thousands of visitors every year in search of heritage discovery. the country<\/strong>. By exploring these cities, travellers can immerse themselves in the history, art and architecture that shape the cultural richness of the region. the country<\/a>.<\/p>

To discover other tourism labels, read our detailed article here.<\/a><\/p>

The Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label: Definition and origins<\/span><\/h2>

Created in 1985 by the French Ministry of Culture, the City of Art and History<\/strong> aims to recognize and support communities with a remarkable urban, architectural or natural heritage. This label underlines the importance of heritage enhancement<\/strong>not only for the preservation of local history, but also for its tourism development<\/strong>.<\/p>

Towns awarded the label undertake to set up educational and cultural initiatives to help residents and visitors alike discover their heritage. Guide-lecturers, explanatory panels and special events make this heritage accessible to all.<\/p>

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Lyon Place Bellecour - city of art and history<\/figcaption><\/figure>

History of the Label<\/h3>

The label is part of a heritage protection<\/strong> begun in the early 20th century. However, it was only in the 1980s, with the emergence of more assertive cultural policies, that this label came into being. Inspired by earlier local initiatives, it is intended as a lever to encourage the safeguarding of historic sites and the promotion of cultural tourism. heritage awareness<\/strong> in French cities.<\/p>

Since its launch, a large number of towns and villages have been awarded the label, enriching the tourism offering and promoting emblematic sites<\/strong> of French culture.<\/p>

Cities by region<\/span><\/h2>

Every French region is home to labelled towns<\/strong> City of Art and History<\/em>. Here is an overview of the main cities in different regions :<\/p>

Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/a><\/h3>