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ERDF-ESF OVERVIEW 2007-20131 The cultural sector received support from the ERDF during the 2007-2013 period. This theme does not fall within the scope of the European Social Fund's activities. The financing of cultural infrastructure via the cohesion policy occurred in particular through «major projects». This was the case for example with the financing of the siting of the Louvres museum in Lens. Generally speaking, the «culture» theme covers projects related to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage sites (including museums or the renovation of historical monuments for example), the development of cultural infrastructure such as music venues, facilities for live performances and libraries, etc. Finally, improvements to cultural services are also covered (in particular e-culture). EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS Chemin de la mémoire (Memorial Trail): to commemorate the border battles of August 1914 Municipal administration of Virton (Belgium) Grande Région - Virton (Belgium) 31 €1,000,000 ERDF 2013-2014 The term «border battles» refers to the series of clashes between German and FrancoBritish troops along the Franco-Belgian and Franco-German borders between August 7 and 23, 1914, following the invasion of Luxembourg and Belgium by the German army. Keen to keep alive the memory of these events in this centennial year, Belgian and French local authorities and associations drew up details of a trail to highlight these little-known episodes of the First World War. As part of this project, numerous one-off and permanent events and resources are proposed to the general public such as the opening of a walk tracing the border battles and joint participation in Heritage Day events. One of the objectives of the project is to ensure that the events surrounding the border battles in August 1914 form a link between the areas of Belgium and France concerned. The idea is therefore to involve the local populations and resource persons to develop numerous events with this trail as their common theme. Conversion of an indoor hall for events and cultural activities in the district of Saint-Pantaléon de Larche Communauté de communes Vézère Causse Limousin € 212 600 FEDER 31 2010 Situated near the main motorways, the Vézère Causse Communauté de communes (community of municipalities) includes 8,500 inhabitants in six districts. To make the area more attractive, this communauté de communes seeking to upgrade its heritage sites. To this end, it decided to link five former barns with a common roof: a highly original solution enabling it to enhance the quality of the buildings while also offering a facility with a considerable surface area for use by the communauté de communes. The reception capacity of the hall will enable the district to host major sporting and cultural events, including the many festivals held in the region every summer. The new building, which has a surface area of 1,000m2, can be used by local producers as a showcase exhibition facility. The environment and sustainable development have been taken into consideration in this project, which includes cycle trails and walkways around the site and the installation of equipment to reduce energy consumption. 1. Thematic overview of December 31 2013 1 «Financial support from the ERDF played a decisive role in ensuring the success of this project» Jean-Jacques DELPECH - Communauté de communes Vézère-Causse. Photo credits : 1. Interreg IV A Grande Région - 2. Communauté de communes Vézère Causse Communauté de communes Vézère Causse - 3. Thomas Totz via photopin - CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Culture

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming

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Summary
Improving institutional capacities at a national, regional and local level
Reducing costs hindering the development of outermost regions (OMR)
Technical assistance
Research, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit
The information Society
Transport
Energy
Environment and risk prevention
Tourism
Culture
Urban/rural regeneration
Improving the capacities of workers, companies and company managers
Improving access to employment and sustainability
Improving the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons
Development of human capital
Investments in social infrastructure
Promoting reforms in the fields of employment and social inclusion

Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming