Sailing the Rhône: from Lyon to the Mediterranean
After the Upper Rhône and the crossing of the capital of Rhône-Alpes, this is the final leg of the journey on the Rhône, from Lyon to the Mediterranean. Vienne, Valence, Avignon, Arles and the Camargue, culminating in Port-Saint-Louis-Rhône: afloat to the south of Europe.
Navigating the Rhône: crossing Lyon and confluence with the Saône
Whether you’re setting off from the Parc de la Tête d’Or, the south of Lyon or arriving from the Saône, crossing Lyon is a must when navigating the Rhône. Here’s a practical look at river tourism in Lyon’s largest city.
Navigating the Rhône: from Lake Geneva in Switzerland to the French upper Rhône above Lyon
It’s no secret that the Rhône, like its valley, plays a central role in linking transport and river tourism in France and Europe. As a link between north and south, here’s the first part of the river’s exciting connections between lakes, canals, rivers, the Mediterranean Sea and even the Atlantic Ocean. Would you like to…
CGN, General Navigation Company of Lake Geneva in Switzerland
The Compagnie générale de navigation sur le lac Léman (CGN) is an emblematic company that has shaped river transport in the Lake Geneva region since it was founded in 1873. History and practical information about this company, which plays a key role in Swiss transport.
Navi, the river navigation tool for smartphones on the Rhône and other rivers in France
How do you easily navigate the Rhône and other waterways in France? Introducing Navi, an application launched by VNF to help you plan your journey with complete peace of mind, both before and during your river trip. Here’s a handy zoom to help you get to grips with the mobile application.
Sharing the waters of the Ardèche: a geographical line and open-air artistic creation
The Ardèche is a land of contrasts, where nature and culture meet to create a unique and fascinating landscape. At the heart of this territory, one essential element shapes this splendour: the watershed.
Italy and discovery tours: 6 journeys that shape the country
It’s hard to sum up Italy in a single itinerary. The country lends itself better to a series of discovery tours, each revealing a different way of travelling: through the cultural capitals, by the shores, by the water of the lakes or by the mountains.
At the source of the Rhône: immersion between glacier, peaks and Alpine landscape
Exploring the source of the Rhône is an adventure in itself. Tracing the wild and powerful waters of a river that stretches for more than 800 kilometres, from its delta in the Mediterranean to the heart of the Alps. Discover its natural foundations at an altitude of 2,209 metres in the Valais.
Take the train in Switzerland and travel through the Alps
Have you ever imagined discovering the magic of the Swiss Alps? Travelling through snow-covered landscapes in winter or flower-filled pastures in summer? Forgetting the daily grind and immersing yourself in the rhythm of the rails? What if you took the time to travel through the beauty of the countryside, by train, via an exceptional rail…