Geography

Towns, villages and communities crossed by the Rhône
Along the valley, from the Alps to the Mediterranean, a list of communes crossed by the Rhône river in Switzerland and France, by canton, region and department:
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The East Lyon Community of Municipalities (CCEL)
The Communauté de communes de l’Est lyonnais (CCEL ) is an intercommunal body comprising 8 municipalities covering an area of 141 km2 with a population of around 41,700.
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Republic and Canton of Geneva
The Republic and Canton of Geneva is a Swiss canton located to the west of Lake Geneva, close to France and the departments of Ain and Haute-Savoie.
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Martigny in Valais: A bit of Swiss history and geography
The banks of the Rhône, with their deep Roman roots, gave rise to Martigny, a town between river and mountain, at the foot of the Franco-Swiss Alps.
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Community of municipalities of the Genevois
The Communauté de communes du Genevois in France is composed of 17 municipalities in the department of Haute-Savoie. It is located south of Geneva in Switzerland, close to the Rhône River.
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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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Geography of the city of Brig in Switzerland
Surrounded by the Alps and located on the Simplon road, the town of Brig is situated upstream from the Rhone Valley in the canton of Valais. Let’s take a closer look at the geography of this Valais commune with a touch of history.
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Community of Municipalities Bugey Sud in the Ain
The Communauté de communes du Bugey Sud in France includes 41 municipalities in the Ain department, in the upper Rhône valley. It is located in the east of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, not far from Switzerland, on the right bank of the river.
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History and geography of Sion in Switzerland
Are you ready to discover the history and geography of Sion in Switzerland?This city, founded several centuries ago, is a place rich in history that has influenced Swiss and European cultures. Embark on an exciting adventure in the Valais region.
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