The City of art and history label is a national label awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Communication to towns with a rich heritage that implement a policy of bringing to life and promoting their heritage and architecture, and that raise awareness of heritage among inhabitants and visitors.Cities of art and history
The Most beautiful village in France label, awarded by an association, is given to the most beautiful villages of fewer than 2,000 inhabitants that have a rich natural and built heritage - with at least two sites being listed historic monuments - and that implement a policy to promote and bring to life their heritage.
The Most beautiful detour in France label, awarded by an association, is given to medium-sized municipalities (between 2,000 and 20,000 inhabitants) located away from the main roads, with permanent facilities for welcoming tourists, possessing a rich built heritage and offering the benefit of an interesting environment.
The Green resort label is a national label awarded to tourist destinations for nature, leisure and holidays located in an unspoilt environment, in the countryside or mountains, and offering reception and leisure facilities.
The Rated resort label is awarded to seaside, spa, climatic, tourist, winter sports and mountaineering resorts that implement a policy of offering tourists a high-quality reception and entertainment.
The Family Plus label, a national label recognised by the Deputy Minister for Tourism, is awarded to municipalities that are especially suited to families and offer a number of activities and entertainment for children and adults.
The Floral town / village label is awarded each year by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom (Conseil National des Villes et Villages Fleuris) after a competition that takes account of certain criteria such as landscape and plant heritage, floral displays, respect for the natural environment and living environment.
The Blue flag label is awarded to seaside resorts and marinas that take account of the environment in their economic and tourism development policy, and promote behaviour that respects nature and its riches.
The Small town of character label is awarded to small municipalities boasting a high-quality, coherent architectural heritage, and undertake to preserve their heritage and promote it to inhabitants and visitors.
The Village stop label is awarded to small municipalities located near a major road, offering an extensive range of restaurants, accommodation and shops, as well as high-quality public amenities in a welcoming environment.