Rhône Valley

IGN maps of the Rhône valley in France
IGN Top 25 maps, leisure maps, road maps or à la carte maps… Find all the IGN maps of the Rhône valley for your next trip on this page.

Navigône, Lyon’s river shuttle from Vaise to Confluence (69)
On 18 June 2025, Lyon inaugurated Navigône, its first public transport river shuttle. This new service links four emblematic stops along the Saône between Vaise and Confluence. At the crossroads of soft mobility and the promotion of the river in the city, this river line marks a turning point in the urban approach to travel…

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 downstream Rhône river in 21 questions, from Orange to the Mediterranean
The downstream Rhône river in 21 questions, or how to better understand the Rhône river, from the town ofOrange to its delta and the Mediterranean coastline.

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.

The Maison du fleuve Rhône, a cultural haven on the banks of the Rhône in Givors (69)
Discover the Maison du Rhône in Givors, an innovative, intergenerational cultural space. From its immersive exhibitions and peaceful grounds to its creative fablab and services dedicated to seniors, this meeting place invites you to explore, share and innovate. Immerse yourself in this unique place where culture and conviviality come together all year round.

Rhônergia project, the next hydroelectric dam on the Rhône?
Between the departments of Isère and Ain, the Rhônergia project of the Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR) aims to create a new dam with a hydroelectric power station on the river between Lyon and the Upper Rhône. Issues, presentation and opposition to Rhônergia.

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.