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.
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.
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.
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.
Navigating the Rhône: from Lake Geneva in Switzerland to the French upper Rhône above Lyon
It’s no secret that the Rhône, like its valley, plays a central role in linking transport and river tourism in France and Europe. As a link between north and south, here’s the first part of the river’s exciting connections between canals, rivers, the Mediterranean Sea and even the Atlantic Ocean. Would you like to sail
The French Haut-Rhône nature reserve
Created in 2013, the French Haut-Rhône nature reserve is located on the upper alluvial plain of the River Rhône. Presentation and map of this exceptional site on the heights of the Rhône River in France, between the departments of Ain, Isère and Savoie.
The ViaRhona, a green route along the Rhône river
The ViaRhona is a real invitation to cycling adventure, linking the majestic Alps to the bewitching charm of the Mediterranean. An enchanting route that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and places steeped in history. Ready for an unforgettable journey? Hop on your bike and let yourself be guided along this discovery trail between the mountains
The ports of Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône for river and nautical tourism
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a French commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The town is ideally located at the mouth of the Rhône River, close to the Mediterranean Sea. Its strategic position makes it an ideal location for river and sea tourism.
The Rhône’s tributaries, the rivers that feed the river
Let’s explore the Rhône’s main tributaries together, with their unique characteristics and their ecological, historical and geographical importance. From the Swiss border to the Mediterranean, travel from the Ain to the Durance to discover the rivers that run alongside the river.