The annual survey of foreign visitors and international tourism in France, produced by the Direction Générale des Entreprises and the Bank of France, confirms that France was the world’s leading tourist destination in 2014. With 83.7 million visitors, there was a slight 0.1% increase of arrivals in comparison with 2013.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has officially selected the candidacy of “Hillsides, Houses and Wine Cellars of Champagne” to represent France in the “cultural landscapes” title, during its 39th annual session in Bonn, Germany. This follows eight years of intense preparation for the candidature.
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Burgundy's more than 600 miles of canals and rivers constitute the largest navigable network in France.
With 500 miles of Voies Vertes® (marked bike paths and greenways) and Véloroutes (safe, clearlymarked, on-road bike itineraries), Burgundy is a paradise for two-wheelers.
The region of Burgundy is the perfect expression of the French Experience: a distinctive cultural and historical heritage, world-famous wines and exceptional gastronomy, which can all be experienced by bicycle along the wine routes or towpaths of the exstensive canal network.
