Patrimony
The treasures of the Rhône and the Roman barge at Arles
Arles is an ancient Roman city known and recognised for its archaeological wealth and appreciated for its many remains throughout the city.
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.
The Givors canal, between the Rhône and Loire rivers
The Canal des Deux Mers, also known as the Givors Canal, is the vestige of an epic river link between France’s two largest rivers, the Loire and the Rhône. A look back at this work of art, which combines a challenge to nature with economic ambition.
The birth of the hot-air balloon: the story of an innovation “made in Annonay
The birth of the hot-air balloon, a story that goes back several hundred years in theAnnonay-Rhône conurbation. Watch a video report and listen to an audio podcast to (re)discover the history of ballooning in the northern Ardèche region.