RHONE ALPES HOLIDAY   >   FRANCE


Named after the Rhône River and the Alps mountain range.

Many of France's best-known ski resorts are found in Savoie, Haute-Savoie and Isère.

Departments in Rhône-Alpes : Ain (01), Ardèche (07), Drôme (26), Isère (38), Loire (42), Rhône (69), Savoy (73), Haute-Savoy (74)

Arrondissementen in Rhone-Alpes : Albertville, Annecy, Belley, Bonneville, Bourg-en-Bresse, Chambéry, Die, Gex, Grenoble, La Tour-du-Pin, Largentière, Lyon, Montbrison, Nantua, Nyons, Privas, Roanne, Saint-Étienne, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, Thonon-les-Bains, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Valence, Vienne, Villefranche-sur-Saône


Capital City Rhone-Alpes : Lyon


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Camp sites & Caravanning

  Eurocampings   -   ACSI International Camping Guide  -  French Alps

Holiday Rentals / Cottages

 
Cottages4you is the leading UK provider of self-catered holidays.



  -   holiday park, apartment or villa in the French Alps

Hotels Rhone Alpes

  Hotels Rhone Alpes
Hotels in Lyon, Valence, Lissieu, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Bourg-lès-Valence, Grenoble, Montélimar, Annecy, Roussillon, Chasse-sur-Rhône, Saint-Jean-dʼArdières, Serves-sur-Rhône, and more.



 
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Nature Parks

  Parc Naturel Régional des Monts d'Ardeche

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

  
Create your perfect trip to the French Alps   -   Flight, Hotel and Car



  Into France  -  Holiday in France

Travel Guides Rhone Alps

Rhone-Alpes (Cadogan Guide Rhone Alps)
Philippe Barbour (Author)
This work guides you from the spectacular mountain scenery of the Alps to the tranquil beauty of the Rhone Valley. It explores the towns of Grenoble, Lyon and Montelimar; discusses the history, art and architecture of the region; reveals the best places to ski and snowboard; and picks out the most charming chalets in which to stay, the best places to indulge in some gourmet cuisine and the most relaxing spas in which to unwind.
Paperback: 384 pages; Publisher: Cadogan Guides; 2nd Revised edition edition (31 May 2007); ISBN-10: 1860113575; ISBN-13: 978-1860113574.

Transport / How do I travel to Rhone Alpes

This region in the east of France and borders Switzerland in the North East [ Lake of Geneva ] and Italy in the east  [ Piemont and Aosta Valley ].

  Annecy Airport   -   Airport Annecy
  Lyon Airport   -   Airport Lyon-Saint Exupéry
  Geneva Airport   -   Airport Genf Cointrin
  Lyon Airport   -   Airport Lyon - Lyon Satolas
  Marseille Airport   -   Airport Marseille

  

 
Low cost provider of ski flights to Chambery Airport in France. Chambery is the the airport that is located closest to the best and most snow sure ski resorts in the Alps. Fly to Chambery and transfer to the resorts of Meribel, Val d'Isere, Tignes, Courchevel, and many more in little over an hour. With Snowjet you get free Ski or Snowboard Carriage, a generous 20kg baggage allowance and flights on brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft

  Airline Tickets French Alps / Bargain Flights  
Cheap flight tickets Northern Alps / price comparison possible

    -   Eurostar, TGV and high speed-rail travel across Europe
For some thrilling mountain side adventures this winter, take Rail Europe's Snow Train down to the French Alps, where every level of skier and boarder is taken care of. With an interesting mix of runs in the resorts, you are bound to find a suitable selection. For more information on individual resorts and runs, please see our destination map.
The Snow Train is a great way to start your holiday, whether you'd like to get a good night's sleep or start the party in the onboard bar/disco on the way, the Snow Train is the service to use. With one of our overnight trains from Calais or Paris you can maximise the amount of time in the resort with up to eight days on the slopes. Whichever way you choose, make sure you corner like you're on rails!

There are two Snow Trains to choose from:
**  The Blue Train: via Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais and then on to the French Alps.      

   -   fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports

   -   Dover - Calais / Portsmouth to Cherbourg / Portsmouth to Le Havre
P&O Ferries is one of the most well known and trusted brands. Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes.


Links 

  Rhone-Alpes Tourism

  Lyon   -   Capital City Rhône-Alps

  Ain (01)   -   Tourisme Ain
  Ardeche (07)   -   Prefecture Ardeche    -   Conseil General 
See also Ardeche.com. 
  Drome Tourisme (26)
Destinations : Drôme de Collines, Drôme Provençale, Plaine de Valence, Royans-Vercors, Vallée de la Drôme Diois
  Isere Tourism (38)
Destinations : Area Voironnais, Isle Crémieu und Farbwelt, Region Bièvre-Valloire, South-Grésivaudan, South-Isère, Vienne and Roussillon Area.
  Loire (42)
  Rhone (69)   -   Rhone Tourism
Areas: Grand Lyon, Lyonnais, Pays Beaujolais, Pilat Rhodanien
  Savoie Tourism (73)
Museums, castles, churches, exhibitions, curiosities, cellars... Savoie is full of them! Come discover them during your trip or by following a theme tour. Any time is a good time to learn about Savoyard history and culture.
Villages in Savoie : Aix les bains - Lac du Bourget, Alberville et environs, Avant Pays Savoyard, Bauges, Beaufortain, Chambéry et environs, Chartreuse, Combe de Savoie, Maurienne, Tarentaise, Val d'Arly
  Haute Savoy (74)
Destinations Upper Savoie : Annecy et ses environs, Le Genevois, Le Faucigny, Le Lac Léman, Le Haut Chablais, Le Giffre, Le Mon-Blanc, Les Aravis

  Aix-les-Bains    -   http://www.aixlesbains.com/
  Annecy
  Aubenas   -   Ardeche
Aubenas is a good base for holidays because it lies near all the main local tourist attractions like the Ardèche river Gorges, the Ardèche Mountains, Mont Gerbier de Jonc where the river Loire starts and the high plateaux of the Cévennes. The climate here is Mediterranean but slightly cooler and much less windy.
  Bourg-en-Bresse   -   http://www.bourg-en-bresse.org/
  Briancon   -   http://www.ot-briancon.fr/
  Chamébry
  Chartreuse
  Dombes
  Grenoble   -   hi-tech industry
  Grignan   -   http://www.tourisme-paysdegrignan.com/
  Montélimar   -   http://www.montelimar-tourisme.com/
  Nyons
  St. Etienne   -   City of St. Étienne    -   capital of the Loire département
http://www.tourisme-st-etienne.com/
  Tournon-sur-Rhone   -   http://www.ville-tournon.com/
  Valence   -   http://www.mairie-valence.fr/

  25 largest cities / villages in Rhone-Alpes
Lyon, Saint-Étienne, Grenoble, Villeurbanne, Valence, Vénissieux, Chambéry, Annecy, Caluire-et-Cuire, Saint -Priest, Bourg-en-Bresse, Vaulx-en-Velin, Roanne, Saint-Chamond, Bron, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Échirolles, Romans-sur-Isère Montélimar, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Vienne, Thonon-les-Bains, Rillieux-la-Pape, Meyzieu, Annemasse

  Drôme des collines
A horizon of shades of green, shaped in round and soft forms ; houses built with river pebbles ; a landscape crossed by streams and covered in white and rose-coloured orchards in spring. On the East bank of the Rhône, the vineyards of the renowned Hermitage cover the hillsides. Hauterives, Saint-Donat, Romans and Tain l'Hermitage are obligatory stops.
  Drôme Provençale
This is a land devoted to the five senses ; the accent is already that of Mistral and Pagnol. Olives, lavender, grapes [ côtes du Rhône and coteaux duTricastin ], truffles, nougat and apricots make of that area a land of delicacy which is very difficult to resist. From Montélimar to Buis-les-Baronnies, by way of Dieulefit, Nyons and Grignan, Provence, unexpectedly, awaits.

  "Pétanque" and bowl museum [ Loire ]
Saint-Bonnet, historic birthplace of the "pétanque" bowl, where production is still going on, has naturally created a museum, achieved thanks to the Boule OBUT Company.
Esplanade de la Boule- BP 28 - 42380 Saint-Bonnet-Le-Château, Tel: 04 77 50 15 33

Snow Holidays in France

  Albertville
Situated on the doorstep of Les trois Vallees including Courchevel and host to the 1992 Winter Olympic Games.
  Bourg-St-Maurice/Les Arcs
An amazing location at the foot of Les Arcs and La Plagne resorts making this a suberb location for both skiing and apres-ski!
  Chamonix
This is a haven for advanced skiers. If you consider yourself to be a bit of a piste basher then this will be a dream come true. The views are stunning and the runs are more than impressive!
  Chambery
Situated just 90 mins away from one of Europe's best ski resorts; Les Trois Vallees (Val Thorens, Meribel and Les Menuires). The ultimate destination for French skiing.
  Grenoble
Capital of the French Alps with easy access to all major ski resorts including Les Deux Alpes, Serre Chevalier and Alpe D'Huez.
  Lyon
Ideally located with short transfer times to Tignes, La Plagne and the Olympic resort of Val D'Isere.

Cuisine   -   Cooking

The capital of Rhone Alpes is seen as a gastronomic centre of France and specialities served in its traditional bouchons include Lyon sausage, special salami (known here as "rosette"), tripe and quenelles. In the east of the region the food has an Alpine flavour with dishes such as fondue, raclette common, gratin dauphinois and gratin savoyard. The region is also famous for its Bresse poultry and the many varieties of cheese including Tomme de Savoie, Bleu de Bresse, Reblochon, Saint-Marcellin and Vacherin.

Wines in this region include the very famous Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône and Savoy wine.
The Viognier is a special grape from the northern part of the Rhone, offering a pronounced aromatic, almost perfumed wine.
From the southern Rhone are juicy, mild white wines such as Vacqueyras. Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, a sweet-Rhone wine, is one of the few wines that actually tastes like grapes.
Chartreuse liqueur is made in the region.

  Chartreuse liqueur
  Wine   -   juicy white wine from the 'Côtes du Rhône'

History Rhone-Alpes

  History French region Rhone Alpes

  History of Lyon
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times and was an important city of Ancient Rome.

  Geological and Mining Society of Briançon   -   research into old mines

Music, Art & Culture, Events

  Culture in Lyon
The Historic Site of Lyon was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.

  Musée d'Art Moderne in Saint-Étienne
One of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in France

  Rhone-Alpes Tourismus


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