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
Musée des Confluences in Lyon between the Rhône and Saône rivers
In February 2016, the Musée des Confluences passed the million visitor mark, one year after its opening in the heart of Greater Lyon.
The Rhône’s tributaries, the rivers that feed the river from the Alps to the Mediterranean
The journey along the river continues: let’s explore together the main tributaries of the Rhône with their unique characteristics, as well as their ecological, historical and geographical importance. From the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean, travel from the Vispa to the Durance to discover the rivers along the way.
Maps of river tourism on the Rhône: waterways, ports and practical information
From canoe to barge to sailboat, the map of river tourism on the Rhône is a must for all river travellers. To make your journey easier, here is a selection of links and applications to help you organise your navigation on France’s most powerful waterway.
On the roof of France, the fascinating tripoint of the Loire, Rhône and Garonne rivers
On the edge of the Lozère Cévennes, perched on the foothills of the Coste, lies an invisible crossroads where water hesitates between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, a unique place where raindrops choose the Rhône, the Garonne or the Loire. Let’s set off together to discover the Laubert hydrographic tripoint, that secret point where geography
The EuroVelo network in France: Green routes to discover the regions
Discover the French regions by bike! Zoom in on the EuroVelo network, the essential cycle routes that criss-cross the landscapes, towns and villages of France’s regions.