Geography

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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Interactive map of global warming by region
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has posted an interactive global warming map that you can configure with a number of factors.
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Biosphere reserves, Geoparks and UNESCO World Heritage: the splendours of 5 continents
Between nature and culture,UNESCO has been awarding labels and recognition for over 50 years, with Geoparks, Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage Sites. So many places to discover around the world. Presentation of the dedicated programmes of the world organisation and the places concerned by country.
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How is Europe preparing for natural disasters and the risk of conflict?
As you will have noticed, the current situation is rather tense, with threats of conflict and climatic events. From France to Scandinavia, here’s a tour of Europe’s emergency kits, survival guides and weather alerts.
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France’s waterways for tourism and river transport
France’s navigable waterways reflect a part of our economic history and are an important part of regional planning. Here is a focus on these unique waterways, the history and management of this network, river transport and tourism, and its present and future potential.
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