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Navigating 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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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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History of French waterways by Antoine Beyer
Antoine Beyer, lecturer at the Paris-Sorbonne University and associate researcher at IFSTTAR, presents an overview of the history of French waterways from a geographical and historical perspective.
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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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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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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…
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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.
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Marinas on the Rhône
The Rhône is an exceptional river for pleasure boating, stretching from the Swiss border to the Mediterranean, through three regions of France and over several hundred kilometres. Here’s a closer look at the marinas on the Rhône, to make your next river trip as comfortable as possible.
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Maps of river tourism on the Rhône: waterways, ports and practical information
From canoe to barge to sailing boat, the Rhône river tourism map is a must-have for all river travellers.
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