World Heritage Committee members visit Val de Loire

During the visit, the Committee was accompanied by Yves Dauge, President of the Association of French World Heritage Sites, Pascale Rössler, Vice-President of the Centre Region, and Isabelle Longuet, Director of Mission Val de Loire. 

The day’s programme included: 

• A visit to the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire: guided visit to the 20^th garden festival, “Gardens of the future, or the art of happy biodiversity”, the outdoor contemporary art installations and the château.
• A guided visit to Château de Blois and the “Jacques Androuet du Cerceau” exhibition devoted to the architect who designed Blois and the Loire châteaux.
• Discovery of the Val de Loire’s cultural landscape:
  • Appraisal of the urban facade, organised by the City of Blois’ “City of Art and History” department
  • BAn outing on the river aboard a traditional Loire boat.

On this website:

• Mission Val de Loire
• Association of French World Heritage Sites