The Maison du fleuve Rhône, a cultural haven on the banks of the Rhône in Givors (69700)
Discover the Maison du Rhône in Givors, an innovative, intergenerational cultural space. From its immersive exhibitions and peaceful grounds to its creative fablab and services dedicated to seniors, this meeting place invites you to explore, share and innovate. Immerse yourself in this unique place where culture and conviviality come together all year round.
Erik Orsenna’s travel diary along the Rhône
As part of the initiative for the world’s great rivers, Erik Orsenna, writer and academician, set off on a journey along the Rhône. Here is his original account, accompanied by a summary and map of his journey.
What if the Rhône River had rights and became an entity?
The Rhône an entity in its own right? This is the project put forward by an association in Lyon to give the river a legal existence, following the example of other examples around the world. Focus on the Rhône Appeal.
Along the Rhône, from the Furka Pass to the Camargue (report)
Let’s set off along the Rhône with the programme Passe-moi les Jumelles [Pass me the Binoculars] on RTS, Radio Télévision Suisse, for a series of 13 reports from the source of the river to the Mediterranean, across Switzerland and France.
The Givors canal, between the Rhône and the Loire
The Canal des Deux Mers, also known as the Givors Canal, is the vestige of an epic river link between France’s two largest rivers, the Loire and the Rhône. A look back at this work of art, which combines a challenge to nature with economic ambition.