Heritage

The treasures of the Rhône and the Roman barge at Arles
Arles is an ancient Roman city known and recognised for its archaeological wealth and appreciated for its many remains throughout the city.
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The Maison du fleuve Rhône, a cultural haven on the banks of the Rhône in Givors (69700)
Discover the Maison du Rhône in Givors, an innovative, intergenerational cultural space. From its immersive exhibitions and peaceful grounds to its creative fablab and services dedicated to seniors, this meeting place invites you to explore, share and innovate. Immerse yourself in this unique place where culture and conviviality come together all year round.
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What if the Rhône River had rights and became an entity?
The Rhône an entity in its own right? This is the project put forward by an association in Lyon to give the river a legal existence, following the example of other examples around the world. Focus on the Rhône Appeal.
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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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Wines and vineyards of the Rhône Valley: Guide to AOC wines and appellations
The Rhône Valley is one of the most renowned wine-growing regions in France and Europe. The wines produced in its vineyards are characterised by great diversity and are protected by the AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) and PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) labels.
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Geography of the Rhône bridges by Abel Chatelain
Focus on a study of human geography, the bridges of the Rhône by Abel Chatelain, or how to discover the history and development of river crossings through time.
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La Pile du Bac à Traille in Champagne, Ardèche
Situated on the banks of the Rhône at the end of the Rue du Port in Champagne, a distinctive building catches the eye: the Pile du Bac à Traille, a reaction ferry pillar, once used to transport passengers from one bank of the river to the other.
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The Montgolfier brothers: Wild chronicles
On 20 July 2017, in Chroniques Sauvages on France Inter, Robert Arnaut offered to (re)broadcast a radio programme from 1996. The Montgolfier brothers? 42 minutes devoted to the hot-air balloon and its inventors, the Montgolfier brothers, and the Annonay-Rhône region from which the first aerostat took to the skies… It’s a poetic, historic and technical…
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Annonay-Rhône, city of hot-air balloons
Since 1782 and the first successful flight of an aerostat at Vidalon in the Montgolfier brothers‘ park, the Annonay-Rhône area has become the“city of hot-air balloons“.
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