Along the Rhône river

History

  • The Givors canal, between the Rhône and the Loire

    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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  • CNR, the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône

    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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