The 24th congress of the 100 Most Beautiful Detours in France ended with a lunch in Mende

Le déjeuner a rassemblé quatre-vingts élus et des représentants du tourisme. Midi Libre – Anaïs Da Silva

End of congress clap. After three days of exchanges on experiences and workshops, representatives of the 100 Plus Beaux Détours de France shared a last meal, at the events space, in Mende, this Friday, May 31, 2024, before hitting the road.

The three-day congress of the 100 Most Beautiful Détours de France took place from Wednesday 29 to 31 May 2024, and ended with a last meal . They brought together nearly 140 people including elected officials and representatives of various tourist offices. This year, the town of Mende, of which Laurent Suau is mayor, is proud to have hosted this 24th edition. "95 % of those present did not know this city", indicates Xavier Louy, in charge of running the network of 100 Most Beautiful Detours in France.

The objective of this congress is twofold

To further highlight these hundred cities, having between 2,000 and 20,000 inhabitants, this congress allows all comers to discuss their experience and to work in workshops on different subjects such as "the mobilization of traders, the reception of motorhomes and the rental issue&quot ;, details the president of Plus Beaux Détours de France, Hervé Mariton.

The guide, printed in 180 000 copies, "allows us to attract the eye of tourists to our territories", smiles Laurent Suau. " To help them find the ideal destination based on specific criteria (local products and professions, activity, heritage, etc. .), the Plus Beaux Détours de France brand launched this new system on its website a month ago: Cicerone. "Nearly 6 000 Internet users have tried it !" emphasizes Xavier Louy.