Geography

Erik Orsenna’s travel diary along the Rhône
As part of the initiative for the world’s great rivers, Erik Orsenna, writer and academician, set off on a journey along the Rhône. Here is his original account, accompanied by a summary and map of his journey.

Vienne, an ancient city on the banks of the Rhône river
Vienne is a commune in the Isère department, occupying a privileged position along the Rhône river.