Best practices
16 April 2025
Empowering youth for rural development in France
Best practices
16 April 2025
Rural tourism
Best practices, peer learning and networking
Governance of tourism destinations
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The programme engages young volunteers to support rural development in France, fostering community revitalisation and sustainability.
Rural Pact Community Platform
Association of Rural Mayors of France
Government of France
IDEALCO
InSite
IUT Figeac
UNADEL
Topics
France
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Local Authorities
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Rural tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The Rural Pact Community Platform highlights a programme in France that engages young people in voluntary civic service to support local development in rural areas. Established by the association InSite, the initiative provides accommodation, living allowances, and training to participants aged 18-30, who work in rural communities for 6-12 months. Between 2018 and 2023, the programme benefitted 250 villages and involved over 260 volunteers, with 22% of participants choosing to settle in rural areas after their service. This initiative aims to revitalise rural communities and foster social connections, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability.For a detailed overview of best practices, including summary, examples, challenges, and outcomes, please refer to the attached link.
#Destination management #Cultural preservation #Sustainable tourism #Community engagement
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