Natural hazards, winds, water temperatures and weather on Lake Geneva
Beyond its calm and tranquil appearance, Lake Geneva is sometimes subject to severe storms, violent winds and seasonal temperature variations. Here’s a closer look at the weather on Lake Geneva.
Radio in the Rhône Valley: the Ardèche
As you travel along the Rhône valley, you’ll be crossing landscapes and territories, with a variety of local radio stations.Here’s a closer look at the radio stations available from the north to the south of the Ardèche department.
CGN, Compagnie générale de navigation du lac Léman in Switzerland
The Compagnie générale de navigation sur le lac Léman (CGN) is an emblematic company that has shaped river transport in the Lake Geneva region since it was founded in 1873. Find out more about the history and practical details of this company, which plays a key role in Swiss transport.
The festival between the Rhône and Saône riversides in Lyon
The first act of a festive and popular event directly linked to the environment of the people of the Rhône-Alpes region, with over 150 activities on the banks of the river for this first Rhône et Saône festival from 1 to 3 July.
The East Lyon Community of Municipalities (CCEL)
The Communauté de communes de l’Est lyonnais (CCEL ) is an intercommunal body comprising 8 municipalities covering an area of 141 km2 with a population of around 41,700.
Republic and Canton of Geneva
The Republic and Canton of Geneva is a Swiss canton located to the west of Lake Geneva, close to France and the departments of Ain and Haute-Savoie.
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.
Community of municipalities of the Genevois
The Communauté de communes du Genevois in France is composed of 17 municipalities in the department of Haute-Savoie. It is located south of Geneva in Switzerland, close to the Rhône River.