Discovery
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Discovering the Canal du Midi, between history and greenways
The Canal du Midi, a 17th-century masterpiece designed by Pierre-Paul Riquet, links Toulouse to the Mediterranean over 240 kilometres, crossing locks, bridges and landscapes steeped in history. From its commercial origins to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it embodies human ingenuity, while at the same time facing up to contemporary challenges. This…
Le Cévenol: a journey aboard a legendary train on the Cévennes line
The Cévenol, or Cévennes train, immerses its passengers in magnificent scenery thanks to the engineering feats and historic infrastructure along the route.Discover some of the wonders of this legendary railway line, stretching from the Nîmes area to the heart of the Massif Central.