About 90 French and foreign websites useful for the management of fortified heritage have been selected and described.
For a more direct access you can select the items with a simple click.
This selection is gradually expanded and regularly tested to ensure the validity of the presented links.
French, English, German, Spanish
Official ministry site.
Online : thematic files, studies and statistics, databases, practical guides for culture professionals, directory of cultural actors
French
Site of Drac.
Online : longitude, latitude and flowcharts of Drac
French, English, Spanish, Arabic
Section in charge of the protection, management of tangible and intangible heritage, the promotion of cultural diversity worldwide and the holding of cultural conventions.
Online : publications, standards, databases, interactive map of member states
French, Spanish, English
Institution tasked with helping and advising local bodies and culture professionals for the development and upgrading of land.
Online : list of training programmes, resource centre (publications, newsletter of the observatory, selection of links)
French, English, German
Institution in charge of the promotion of the culture in Europe.
Online : programmes and actions of the commission, studies, evaluations, statistics, official documents of the European Union
French
Resources specialised in museology and museography. Themes covered: culture, heritage, NICT, architecture.
Online : references of works, articles and reports, letters of the OCIM
French
Bibliographic database shared by documentation centres of Drac, the National Institute of Heritage and the National Centre of Urban Archaeology. Themes covered: cultural policy, museology, heritage, cultural training.
Online : monographs, magazines, files from documentation centres, index of authors
French
Collective catalogue featuring collections from French museum launched by the Ministry of Culture. Themes covered: archaeology, fine arts, history, and decorative arts.
Online : virtual exhibitions, themed tours by artist or object type, list of participating museums, useful links
French
Database of the documentary network of the directorates of the central government.
Online : conference proceedings, reports, historical records, legislative texts, maps, academic writing
French
Set of documents specialised in the national and international cultural policies. Other themes covered: management of culture, patronage, heritage, cultural profession, etc.
Online : selective bibliographies, audio-visual documents, synopses, magazine of the Observatory, reports
French, English, Spanish
Organisation tasked with preserving the French documentary heritage. Themes covered: life and social sciences, art and literature, law, history of books, etc.
Online : catalogues of printed documents, audio-visual and digitised material, educational files, virtual exhibitions, area for library professionals
French
Public establishment linked to the Pompidou Centre.
Online : catalogues, history and current details of the library, publications, archives, cultural events, self-learning resources, area for library professionals
French, English, Spanish, Portuguese
Official site of the digital library launched by the National Library of France.
Online : audio-visual documents, manuscripts, partitions, maps, news of the library
French
Search engine developed by the Ministry of Culture and Communication providing access to various digitised resources of cultural institutions, archive services, historical monuments and French libraries.
Online : search engine, illustrated texts of works, virtual exhibitions, photo and video galleries, educational resources.
26 languages
Digital library developed by the European Commission. Resources come from libraries and cultural institutes of 27 member states of the European Union.
Online : audio-visual documents and printed matter, photographs, list of partners
French, English, Italian
Digital library of State collections, local regional bodies, associations and foundations. Encyclopaedic resources.
Online : list of partner institutions, audio-visual documents, manuscripts, maps and plans, thematic files
French
Official site of the archives of France.
Online : national archives, archives of overseas territories and archives of the world of work.
English, Swedish
Portal of the archives of Sweden.
Online : military archives, databases
French, English, Spanish, German
Public organisation to serve museums and scientific and technical cultural centres.
Online : sets of papers and photographs, archives, directory of suppliers and beneficiaries of museums, database of institutions of scientific, technical and industrial culture.
French
Repertory of museums of France produced by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Drac.
French
Localises documentary sets of the National Library of France and the main French libraries: municipal, academic and specialised.
Online : repertory of libraries and documentation centres, base of heritage, catalogue of university libraries (Sudoc), grant applications
35 languages
Repertory of national European libraries.
Online : descriptive forms of libraries, digitised collections, bibliographic databases
French
Association tasked with encouraging exchanges between the CAUE.
Online : current events, local press, educational area, catalogue of publications
French
Represents the public organisations engaged in the study and consideration of the upgrading and development of major French agglomerations.
Online : publications, newsletters, news and events, databases
French, English, Spanish, German
International association of town planners tasked with encouraging the exchange of good practice between town planners.
Online : publications, professional events, activities and current details of the network, list of members
French
Documentary databases by the Directorate general of heritage.
Online : bases Mérimée, Palissy, Mémoires, Archidoc, Thésaurus, Auteurs, Sancti
French
Institution tasked with providing access to the documentary resources of the Directorate general of heritage.
Online : newsletters, archives, photographs, Mérimée database, Palissy database
French, English
Documentary sets of the library. Themes covered: architecture, town planning, heritage, conservation.
Online : catalogue of the library, digitised documents, databases, archives, historical records
French, English, Spanish
Centre of resources of the Ministry providing material on town planning, habitat, water, landscapes, biodiversity and raw materials.
Online : databases, summaries of the latest copies of periodicals, thematic files, linguistic tools, reports, event programmes
French, Spanish, English
Resource centre for town planning, habitat and movements managed by the documentation centre of the town planning department.
Online : database with bibliographic references and downloadable documents, thesaurus of town planning
French, English, Spanish
Portal on the management of towns in terms of World Heritage.
Online : case studies, conventions and recommendations, programmes and grants, selection of links
French
Centre of architecture created for acts of cultural awareness in the fields of architecture, town, landscape and design.
Online : programme of exhibitions and educational activities, bookshop
French
Bibliographic database of national graduate schools of architecture in France, the Higher Institution of Architecture of Brussels and the Special School of Architecture in Paris.
Online : academic writing, articles, list of periodicals, list of schools
French
Set of documents on civil engineering, construction and architecture.
Online: photographs, old collections, maps, plans, electronic resources
French, English
Trains architects specialised in architectural, urban and landscape preservation and restoration.
Online : programmes of training courses
French
List of 20 national French national schools of architecture.
Online : Internet sites and current details of schools, practical information
French
Training in the fields of equipment, landscaping, construction, transport, industry and the environment.
Online : news and presentation of the school, activities and publications of research laboratories, archives of old collections
French
Training in the fields of town planning and urban upgrading.
Online : current events, library, activities and presentations of research laboratories
French, English
Repertory of schools of architecture in Europe.
French, English
Public establishment comprising the Centre of higher studies of Chaillot, the French Institute of Architecture and the French museum of monuments tasked with promoting contemporary architectural creation and training professionals in the fields of architecture and heritage.
Online : current events, virtual visits, temporary exhibitions, list of training programmes, publications, and agenda of events
French, English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, German, Russian, Rumanian
Multilingual lexicon on town planning, environment, architecture and construction.
French, English
International centre of studies for the preservation and restoration of cultural items.
Online : publications, repertory of training, archives of images, calendar of events, selection of links
French, English
The Inter-Regional Centre for the preservation and restoration of heritage steps in the fields of preventive preservation, curative preservation and the restoration of cultural heritage.
Online : thematic files, multimedia tools, educational projects
French
Portal for the preservation and restoration of cultural items of the Ministry of Culture.
Online : repertory of French research laboratories, databases, selection of links, current events, virtual library (guides, recommendations, articles)
French
Union of 170 local associations for the organisation of constructions and training for safeguarding heritage.
Online : training programmes, programmes of constructions, glossary of heritage, database of educational activities.
English
Association in charge of the promotion, research and teaching of preservation and restoration.
Online : list of members and partners, publications, agenda of events
French, English
Institution tasked with the census, protection and preservation of World natural and cultural Heritage.
Online : official texts, World Heritage List, publications, forms
French
Contributes to the elaboration and monitoring of Unesco programmes.
Online : publications, agendas of events, reference texts, practical information, and list of World Heritage sites
French
Institution tasked with the census, studying and evaluating all the French cultural heritage recorded in the databases of Mémoires, Palissy and Mérimée.
Online : databases, methodological resources, legal resources, useful links, publications
French, English
Institution tasked with the management of monuments placed under its responsibility and the promotion of heritage.
Online : current events, magazine “ Editions of heritage ”, professional and young public areas, glossary, news, map of monuments
French, English, Spanish
Organisation promoting the creation of partnerships and the development of projects related to cultural heritage.
Online : thesaurus on heritage, virtual exhibitions, useful links, database on the policies of heritage
French, English
Organisation tasked with the management of natural areas and historical protected locations of Canadian national parks.
Online : picture library, library, multimedia resources
French, English
International organisation tasked with promoting the methodology applied to the conservation, protection and promotion of monuments and historical sites in the world.
Online : documentation centre, publications in main text, charts and international conventions, calendar of events
French
Association of French World Heritage sites tasked with developing the sharing of knowledge and experience on a national and international scale in the fields of conservation, protection, evaluation, promotion and management of heritage.
Online : programmes of the French World Heritage sites meetingsl
French
National Association of French Buildings Architects tasked with promoting architectural, urban and landscape at the heart of public service.
Online : press reviews, heritage charters, documentation on heritage law, studies, magazine “La Pierre d’angle ”, directories of the AUE
French, English
Network of exchanges of experiences between the managers of the major sites of France.
Online : publications, news, actions and missions of the association
French
Portal of associations of heritage and landscapes.
Online : current events, forum, directory of associations, educational programmes, legal information, practical guides
French, English
European network bringing together cultural centres of discovery labelled in France by the Minister of Culture and Communication.
Online : database on the cultural and artistic re-use of heritage, bibliographies, archives, charters of cultural centres
French, Spanish, English
Organisation tasked with aiding towns of World Heritage in the management of their sites and promoting awareness of protection of their heritage.
Online : image banks, case studies, practical documents, publications
French
Represents the regional natural parks during national and international events.
Online : resource centre, lexicons, agenda of events, publications, picture library
French
Association tasked with safeguarding the international cultural heritage under threat.
Online : projects completed and underway, publications, news and events, newsletters
French, English, Italian, German
Network of around thirty alpine fortifications dating from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Online: map and presentation of the fortifications, news of events
French
Documentary databases established by the Directorate general of heritage.
Online : Mérimée, Palissy, Mémoires, Archidoc, Thesaurus, Auteurs and Sancti databases
French, English
Set of documents specialising in architectural heritage, its preservation and restoration.
Online : bibliographic databases, publications, charters and conventions, thematic bibliographies
French, English
Bibliographic database on the preservation and conservation of archaeological sites, landscapes, towns and historical buildings.
Online : references of works, periodicals, reports and conference proceedings, list of keywords
French, English
Bibliographic database on the preservation of cultural items produced by the Canadian Network of Information of Heritage.
Online : bibliographic references of works, conference proceedings, reports, theses and audio-visual documents
French
Institution tasked with providing access to the documentary resources of the Directorate general of heritage.
Online : newsletters, archives, photographs, Mérimée and Palissy databases
French
Records research works on the preservation of cultural items of the Ministry of culture.
Online : descriptive files of classified studies, descriptive files of applicant and active bodies
French, English
Castor, bibliographic database on the restoration and preservation of monuments.
Online : magazines, acts of congress, monographs, reports of studies
French, English
Database featuring cases of cultural and artistic re-use of built-up or natural areas in Europe, produced by the Association for European Cultural Centres of Discovery and enriched by the contemporary centres of creation and research.
Online : descriptive files of projects
French
Documentary resources specialised in the conservation, restoration and promotion of the cultural heritage.
Online : catalogue of documentary sets of the INP, digital resources (files, selective bibliographies, conference proceedings, reports, videos), selection of links
French, English
It trains architects specialised in preservation and architectural, urban and landscape conservation and restoration.
Online : training programmes
French, English, Spanish, Chinese
Higher education and training institution for curators and restorers of heritage.
Online : training, meeting agendas, newsletters, documentary resources
French, Spanish, English
Public portal for the diffusion of French law.
Online : legal sites, legislative texts, national case law, European and international jurisprudence, legal files, legal developments, official publications
Finnish, English, Swedish
The fortress of Suomenlinna in Finland, inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Online : practical information, history of the fortress, newsletters
Dutch, English
Line of defence from Amsterdam, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996.
Online : "junior", area picture library, video library, mapping of fortified works, agendas of events, selection of links
Dutch, English
Site of the project "Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie", the line of defence built in the Netherlands from 1815.
Online : library of digitised documents, picture library, videos of activities, plans and presentation of fortified works, selection of links
French
Mission for the creation of property assets in charge of the reconversion of property of the army.
Online : newsletters, latest public tenders, lines classed by region
French, English, Italian
Its mission is the conservation, research and historical analysis of material and notions concerning military architecture.
Online : bibliographic database, publications, models, glossaries, research projects
English, French, Italien, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic
Established by the ICOMOS International Executive Committee in 2005, this NGO mission is to promote the knowledge of historical resources concerning fortified heritage and to encourage the preservation and maintenance of fortifications, military and naval structures and fortress landscapes.
Online: news of the NGO, picture library, bibliography and last news of members, databases, forum.
French
Association tasked with promoting knowledge with the work of Vauban and that of fortified heritage.
Online : glossary, current details and events, bibliographies, bookshop
French, English, Dutch
Network of fortified French, Belgian and Dutch towns between the sea and the Meuse.
Online : publications, news, descriptive files of fortifications, events
French
Bringing together researchers to evaluate military heritage.
Online : creations and news of the association, picture library
English
The European Cooperation Centre of Fortified Heritage, promotes the protection, utilisation and management of the cultural heritage of European fortresses and fortified objects.
English
Association of organizations interested in the study and preservation of fortifications.
Online: multilingual fortification dictionary
French, English, Spanish
Centre of archives of the Ministry of defence.
Online : publications, practical information, audio-visual documents, collections of the library
French
Sets specialising in military history and defence.
Online : catalogue, archive, presentation of collections
French, English
Database of manuscripts and printed matter, written or translated into French in the 16th and 17th centuries, created by the Centre of Graduate Studies of the Renaissance of the University of Tours.
Online : treaties of fortification, military atlas, books of ornaments, model collection, digitised works, selection of links
French, English, German
Aiming to promote the fortifications, museums, monuments and other historical places.
Online : bibliographies, lexicons, databases, archives, educational tools
English
Participative platform on fortified heritage on an international scale with an educational objective.
Online : video library, picture library, bookshop, articles on military architecture, selection of links
French
Inventory of fortified sites by Vauban in Brittany.
Online: maps of fortified sites, photos, documentations, description and history, selection of links
French
Collections of historical models of fortifications.
Online : catalogue of works, current details and history of the museum, practical information, and cultural actions
French
Collections on history and the military engineer.
Online : current details and history of the museum, virtual exhibitions, practical information, educational programmes
French, English, Spanish
Collections on the military history and the history of the artillery, from the Middle Ages to nowadays.
Online : current details and history of the museum, practical information, educational documents, publications, photos, videos
Italian
Virtual exhibition on Italian treaties of military architecture, from 1521 to 1807 compiled by the National Central Library of Florence.
Online : interactive map of the exhibition, bibliography
Spanish, French, English
Historical presentation of the Pamplona Fortifications with photographies, virtual views and tourists information.
Online: the contents of the interpretation Centre
English
The Fortress Builders Fortifications Interpretation Centre has most of these historical sites under one roof, displayed in a quite interactive way. The FIC was established on February 2013, by the Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government through its Restoration Directorate, to communicate and exhibit the history and significance of Malta’s military architectural heritage.
Online: videos and gallery.
