Along the Rhône river

Directory, Heritage
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.
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Travel
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.
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Rhône River, Travel
Sailing the Rhône: from Lyon to the Mediterranean
After the Upper Rhône and the crossing of the capital of Rhône-Alpes, this is the last leg of the journey on the Rhône, from Lyon to the Mediterranean. Vienne, Valence, Avignon, Arles and the Camargue, culminating in Port-Saint-Louis-Rhône: afloat to the south of Europe.
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Heritage, Rhône River
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.
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Rhône River, Travel
Do you have a smartphone? Introducing Navi, the river navigation tool for the Rhône and other rivers in France.
How do you easily navigate the Rhône and other waterways in France? Introducing Navi, an application launched by VNF to help you plan your journey with complete peace of mind, both before and during your river trip. Here’s a handy zoom to help you get to grips with the mobile application.
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Rhône River, Travel
Navigating the Rhône: crossing Lyon and confluence with the Saône
Whether you’re setting off from the Parc de la Tête d’Or, the south of Lyon or coming from the Saône, a trip through Lyon is a must when navigating the Rhône. Here’s a practical look at river tourism in Lyon’s largest city.
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Rhône River, Travel
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.
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Heritage
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.
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Rhône River, Travel
From Geneva to the Mediterranean by kayak
How do you get started kayaking down the Rhône to the Mediterranean?Lionel and Yves, both keen kayakers, first got in touch via a discussion forum, before gliding from the Alps to the Mediterranean in a kayak.
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