Martigny in Valais: A bit of Swiss history and geography
The banks of the Rhône, with their deep Roman roots, gave rise to Martigny, a town between river and mountain, at the foot of the Franco-Swiss Alps.
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Community of communes of the Genevois
The community of communes of the Genevois in France is composed of 17 communes in the department of Haute-Savoie. It is located south of Geneva in Switzerland, close to the Rhône River.
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Confluence of the Rhône and Arve at the Jonction
Upstream from Lake Geneva in the commune of Geneva, discover the unique hydrological phenomenon of the confluence of the Rhône and Arve rivers, with the surrounding leisure activities of the Jonction site.
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The wonders of Lake Geneva: activities and heritage between France and Switzerland
Lake Geneva, a veritable inland sea between France and Switzerland, is a picturesque and captivating destination offering a multitude of activities and sites to discover. Discover the charms of the lake and its surroundings, as well as some tips to make the most of your stay.
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Vienne, ancient city on the Rhone River
Vienne is a commune in the Isère department which occupies a privileged position along the Rhône River.
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CNR, the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône
Do you know the CNR or Compagnie Nationale du Rhône in France?The CNR is an entrepreneurial adventure of general interest that began to mature in the 19th century, with the desire to develop the Rhône River for navigation, irrigation and electricity production.
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The dams of the Swiss Valais: energy giants with majestic architecture
Since the beginning of the 19th century, the Swiss Confederation has been operating dams and hydroelectric power stations, mainly in the Alpine cantons, including the Valais.With more than 600 power stations producing at least 300 kilowatts and more than 200 dams, 90% of which are used for energy production, 70% of Switzerland’s electricity consumption comes […]
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Geography of the city of Brig in Switzerland
Surrounded by the Alps and located on the Simplon road, the town of Brig is situated upstream from the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais. Let’s take a closer look at the geography of this Valais commune with a touch of history.
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The Rhône route in video
Daniel Fiévet takes a video tour of the Rhône route, from the glacier to the Swiss border. The Rhône route is a series of 5 episodes produced by Brut for the National Rhône Company(CNR) to discover the river from its source to its mouth.