Bear festivals to baguettes: France's world recognised cultural heritage

France's Cultural Heritage

France's rich cultural heritage is recognized worldwide, from bear festivals to baguettes.

A group of French cheese enthusiasts, known as the 'Confrérie des chevaliers du camembert', has submitted a request to France's Ministry of Culture to include Camembert on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage for 2025.

The famous Norman cheese could become the 31st French item on the list.

UNESCO's intangible heritage list aims to preserve cultural practices, in contrast to the World Heritage List, which recognizes historic monuments and natural locations.

Author's summary: France's cultural heritage is diverse and recognized by UNESCO.

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The Local The Local — 2025-10-15