Patrimoine - AS.4 Flashcards
What record does france hold?
In 2015, the globally most visited tourist destination
Where do the french like to spend their holiday?
Majority spend it in the country
Where in france is the most popular?
sunny places and seasides
What are more people doing in their holidays?
Visiting exhibitions, festivals and monuments
How many people visited france in 2015?
83.7 million foreign visitors
How many historic monuments are there?
43180
Why visit Bordeaux?
Rich with heritage Good wine Alot of history Significant ports Alot of ways of touring the place (on foot / tuk tuk)
What famous site is in Normandy?
Le Mont-Saint-Michel dates to 11th centruy
How many people visit the Eiffel Tower?
- Over 250 million since the opening
- Around 5.7/7 million each year (between the 2)
How does this help tourism?
Puts more money into businesses like restaurants and shops which can be used to improve tourist experiences
What do you understand by the term ‘Patrimoine’?
Things inherited/ passed on from generations. Can be material or not
Important for culture and traditions
