Rhône River

Rhônergia project, the next hydroelectric dam on the Rhône?
Between the departments of Isère and Ain, the Rhônergia project of the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR) aims to create a new dam with a hydroelectric power station on the river between Lyon and the Upper Rhône. Issues, presentation and opposition to Rhônergia.
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The Épervière Marina: yachting and leisure activities on the Rhône river
Located in the heart of the Drôme, the Port de l’Épervière is a haven of peace for yachtsmen and water sports enthusiasts. Bordered by the majestic Rhône River, this river port offers a full range of facilities and services to make your stay a pleasant one.
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The Kogi people take care of the Rhône River
Last autumn, a delegation from the Kogi people travelled from Colombia to the Rhône River to put a new environmental cooperation project into practice. The aim was to assess the health of the Rhône and draw up an unprecedented inventory of the river.
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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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Forecasting and monitoring flooding of the Rhône with Vigicrues
Flooding of the Rhône river is a regular occurrence, with varying degrees of intensity depending on the amount of natural rainfall over the seasons.
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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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The festival between the Rhône and Saône riversides in Lyon
The first act of a festive and popular event directly linked to the environment of the people of the Rhône-Alpes region, with over 150 activities on the banks of the river for this first Rhône et Saône festival from 1 to 3 July.
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Confluence of the Rhône and Arve at the Jonction
Upstream from Lake Geneva in the commune of Geneva, discover the unique hydrological phenomenon of the confluence of the Rhône and Arve rivers, with the surrounding leisure activities of the Jonction site.
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