National Road N7: 1,000 kilometres of nostalgia, culinary delights and holidays
Once a road hell synonymous with traffic jams and holiday departures, the legendary Route Nationale 7 is now reinventing itself as a symbol of slow travel and retro heritage, stretching from Paris’s ‘kilometre zero’ to the Mediterranean. Join us step by step on a journey along the RN7.
Forest weather, fire risks and wildfires
With droughts becoming increasingly frequent, the forest weather service helps us anticipate the risk of fire and adopt the right habits in our daily lives. Take a closer look at this tool for preventing fires in France, with maps and links.
Airports in the regions of France
France plays a significant role in European and global aviation, underpinned by Europe’s second-largest airport, Roissy Charles de Gaulle, and a dense network of airports that connect regions, European countries and overseas territories. A region-by-region exploration of the national airport landscape.
Predict and monitor flooding on the River Rhône with Vigicrues
Flooding along the River Rhône is a regular occurrence, varying in intensity depending on natural rainfall throughout the seasons. What tools are available to forecast and monitor the river’s flow and rising water levels?
Nobody lives here, 32% of France is empty?
Did you know that almost 32% of the surface area of mainland France is unoccupied and uninhabited? Zoom in geographically with the map of uninhabited areas in the regions and territories.
The ViaRhôna, a green route along the Rhône river
The ViaRhona is a real invitation to cycling adventure, linking the majestic Alps to the bewitching charm of the Mediterranean. An enchanting route that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and places steeped in history. Ready for an unforgettable journey? Hop on your bike and let yourself be guided along this discovery trail between the mountains…
Escale à Sète, the festival of Mediterranean maritime traditions
Nestling in the heart of the Mediterranean, the town of Sète comes alive every two years with an exceptional event that celebrates its maritime heritage by bringing together an impressive fleet of historic and traditional sailing ships: l’Escale à Sète.
Gerland international bus station in Lyon
Formerly located at Lyon Perrache, Lyon’s international and mainline bus station is moving to Gerland until 2032. Take a closer look at Gerland bus station in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
On the black roads?
Discover in text, map, video and links the spirit of walking in France, On the black roads, Sur les chemins noirs in french.