Geography
France’s southern motorway (A75)
The A75 motorway links Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme) to Béziers (Hérault), crossing the Massif Central from north to south. Around 340 kilometres long, it forms part of a wider north-south route linking Paris to the Mediterranean via the A71 to the north and the A9 to the south. Nicknamed the Méridienne in reference to its direction. A…
Wines and vineyards of the Rhône Valley: Guide to AOC vintages and appellations
The Rhône Valley is one of the most renowned wine-growing regions in France and Europe. The wines produced in the vineyards are characterised by their great diversity and are protected by the AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) and AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protecte) labels.
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.
A Geography of the Bridges over the Rhône by Abel Chatelain
A closer look at a study in human geography: ‘The Bridges of the Rhône’ by Abel Chatelain, or how to discoverthe history and development of river crossings on the Rhône over time.
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.
The Rhône concession until 2041
Negotiated by the French government with Europe until 2041, theextension of the Rhône River concession for the management of dams and its territory was the subject of a public consultation that ended on 30 June 2019.