Along the Rhône river

Tourism

  • Erik Orsenna’s travel diary along the Rhône

    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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  • The dams of the Swiss Valais: energy giants with majestic architecture

    The dams of the Swiss Valais: energy giants with majestic architecture

    Since the beginning of the 19th century, the Swiss Confederation has been operating dams and hydroelectric power stations, mainly in the Alpine cantons, including the Valais.With more than 600 power stations producing at least 300 kilowatts and more than 200 dams, 90% of which are used for energy production, 70% of Switzerland’s electricity consumption comes…

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