Rhône Valley
Lyon, Valence, Montélimar, Avignon, Arles... the Rhône follows a north-south course that takes in a wide variety of landscapes and cities, from the Dombes plateau to the Ardèche gorges, from the Drôme foothills to the Velay volcanoes.
Ideal for nature vacations and cultural discoveries, the river is also renowned for its ideal terrain for adventurers and sports enthusiasts, with hundreds of kilometers of canoeing and kayaking.
Lovers of fine wine and gastronomy will have a field day in this land of tradition, with some of France's finest crus, such as Muscat des Beaumes-de-Venise or Rasteau, on offer direct from the producer, as well as in the many vine and wine Museums dotted around the region.
To accompany these wines, you can enjoy a wide range of typical cheeses such as Saint-Félicien in the Ardèche, Pélardon in the Gard and Saint-Marcellin in the Drôme, as well as local produce such as chestnuts from the Ardèche, bulls from the Camargue and sweet onions from the Cévennes, not forgetting the famous truffles from Tricastin.
From the Drôme to the Bouches-du-Rhône, the great diversity of landscapes offers ideal terrain for Hiking, allowing you to discover the natural beauty of this great valley, as well as the vestiges of history in the many castles and small villages of character nestling close to the river, such as Thines or Pérouges.
The Rhone Valley is a land of many faces, a land of historic cities, the mildness of the South of France, gastronomic traditions and contrasting landscapes. It's a land that can be adapted to suit every taste, whether you're looking for culture in Vieux-Lyon or in the old city of Avignon, to enjoy nature in the Ardèche or to follow the route of the Côte du Rhône and its many Vineyards, or even to do all these things at once..
