Bridges over the Rhône between Drôme and Ardèche: map and history
Once upon a time, there was the Rhône: powerful, impetuous and partly tamed by dams, spanned by bridges, particularly from the Ardèche and the Drôme. With around thirty structures – mainly road bridges, but also footbridges and railway bridges – we invite you on a journey where crossing the river takes you from one region…
Business cooperatives (CAEs)? A different approach to entrepreneurship in France
Among the wide range of options available for starting a business, wage portage through an activity and employment co-operative (CAE) is a solution for those who wish to combine running a business with being an employee in France.
Saugues and natural swimming in the Haut-Allier Gorges
At the gateway to the Haut-Allier Gorges, Saugues – the historic capital of the Margeride region and a legendary stop on the Way of St James – harbours a little-known gem: Auvergne’s first organic swimming spot. With its legendary heritage, chlorine-free filtered water and a wild river to explore, this small town in the Haute-Loire…
The ZOU! network and regional express bus routes: a practical guide to getting around in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
The ZOU! network organises bus and coach services across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region. Here we take a closer look at its regional organisation, the network by department and the regional express routes, designed to provide easy connections between towns and key locations (railway stations, airports).
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.
The A7 motorway in Drôme-Ardèche: map, overview and tolls
The A7 motorway winds its way between Lyon and Marseille like a central arc linking the north and south of France and Europe, crossing the Drôme and running alongside the Ardèche. Let’s take a closer look at this regional motorway route.
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?