Heritage

From hemp fields to CBD: the history of hemp in the Rhône Valley

In the Rhône Valley, hemp has long been a staple of everyday life. Grown for its fibres, seeds and domestic uses, it has shaped agricultural practices, landscapes and rural skills for centuries. Its history sheds light on how a local resource can be an integral part of rural life, before declining and then re-emerging in…

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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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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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