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.
ViaRhona bike guide: Guide du Routard, Bikeline and other take-away books
From Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, the ViaRhôna takes you by bike or on foot along the greenway of the Rhône valley. Here is a selection of cycle guides for your next trip along the Rhône.
National plan for cycle routes and greenways in France
France has a number of greenways and cycle routes that allow cyclists, hikers and other soft means of transport to explore the diversity of our regions.
As history goes by, on the circuits of the Loire châteaux
Would you like to discover the marvellous châteaux of the Loire Valley? Come and explore these magnificent royal buildings and historic monuments that have marked the history of the kings of France.
Interactive maps of rising sea levels around the world and in France
How can we project into the future and visualise the impact of rising sea levels around the world? This is the aim of the interactive simulation maps developed in France and the United States by a group of scientists, designed to forecast sea levels according to different global warming scenarios.