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From the Alps to Provence

From Mont Blanc rising majestically Connecting one to the other is the stately above the Chamonix Valley to the serene River Rhône, hugged by ViaRhôna, a long countryside bordering Provence ribbon of greenways and cycle paths in the south, Rhône-Alpes is a region that will soon lead from Lake all of many faces. It boasts a palette of myriad the way to the beaches of the Mediterranean. hues, from the bright white Alpine peaks A hymn to nature ripe for exploring, like to the verdant lowlands of the Forez the vineyards of the Beaujolais, province west of Lyon, the stunning a favourite with wine buffs and foodies, turquoise of vast Alpine lakes to the pinkish the Ardèche Gorge, wending its way down purple of Drôme Provençale lavender to the Rhône from Vallon Pont d’Arc, — 5 fields, the ochre façades of Vieux Lyon and the shores of the Alpine lakes. to the flaming reds of autumn in the Rhône Valley orchards. Caring for nature

Protecting the natural environment and rich biodiversity that thrives in our mountain areas is part of Rhône-Alpes’ proactive environmental policy. In addition to the region’s two national parks (the Vanoise and Écrins) and six regional — nature parks (Haut Jura, 6 Bauges, Chartreuse, Vercors, Pilat and Monts d’Ardèche), the The legendary countryside is protected by twenty-six national Alps and twelve regional nature reserves.

From the Alpine giants to the eastern Dizzying heights fringes of the Massif Central and lower foothills of the Jura, the region offers an incomparable The lower-lying, gentler uplands diversity of mountain landscapes. of Haut Jura, the Vercors, the Pilat Dominated by Mont Blanc, and the Monts d’Ardèche offer more this ‘world above’, as it was known restful surroundings. Lulled in ancient times, stretches by the soft rush of distant waterfalls, in an endless series of peaks, cols, tree-lined paths lead to villages valleys and mountain pastures proud to boast their age-old from the Chablais to the Beaufortain, traditions. A source of inspiration the Tarentaise to Belledonne and fresh air, the sunny hills and the Maurienne to the . of the Lyonnais, Forez, Vivarais, Like sentinels fashioned by time Bugey and Beaujolais are crammed and the elements, these giants full of natural treasures. of stone and ice, from the Aiguille du Midi to La Meije, are the realm of sunshine and eternal snowfields, there to be conquered by those who dare. Urban attraction

A shoppers’ paradise

Rhône-Alpes’ main cities are a showcase of French creative flair and a favourite haunt of shopaholics. In Lyon, the creations of brilliant local fashion designers vie for attention with the goods in the Village des Créateurs alongside top luxury brand boutiques, — while the city’s Les Halles 7 Paul Bocuse indoor A European crossroads at the gastro market is a haven SOAKING UP THE ATMOSPHERE for foodies. confluence of the rivers Rhône The shoemaking capital and Saône, Lyon is a major destin- Romans draws the eye Another of the region’s great cities, ation thanks to its architectural with Marques Avenue, finery and gastronomic reputation. Saint Etienne is not just famous a shoppers’ paradise, Once capital of the , the city for its football team. This former and the shopping centres is home to a wealth of interest mining city has successfully at Part-Dieu and designated World Heritage Sites transformed itself, establishing Confluence in Lyon and by Unesco: Fourvière Hill with its a reputation as an international Bonne and Grand’Place in Grenoble pull in the basilica and Gallo-Roman remains; centre of design and joining Unesco’s prestigious Creative Cities Network. crowds. And every the medieval Vieux Lyon quarter; Sunday morning It’s a must-see. If you want to get Bellecour, Europe’s largest bargain-hunters flock pedestrianised square, and more. up high, head for Grenoble, to Les Puces du Canal Places of historical importance the Porte des Alpes and the Bastille antiques market that contrast with the forward- Fortress. This bastion clinging in Villeurbanne. looking character of a major city to the mountainside is accessible undergoing a metamorphosis, in the city’s amazing ‘bubbles’ boasting new developments such cable car, and from this vantage as the Confluence district, point the visitor is treated which has inspired top architects. to unrivalled views over the city with the Alps stretching beyond. A few kilometres from Chambéry, the proud, elegant capital of Savoie home to the famous Fontaine des Eléphants, Annecy is a town that never fails to charm. The Venice of the Alps is the perfect place to linger, exploring the cobblestone passages of the old town and the shore of , shimmer- ing like silver on a summer’s day. Lastly, Valence, at the meeting point of the Rhône and Isère Valleys, forms the gateway to the Midi… ViaRhôna, the riverside way

The ambitious V2 cycle route project will ultimate- ly connect the shore of Lake Geneva with the beaches of the Medi- terranean. The banks of the Rhône are becoming — a new-found haven 8 of motor-free travel, gradually transformed into greenways and cycle Water , water lanes, with several sections already in use. everywhere This stunning riverside journey explores a wealth of natural and heritage interest along the way Bossons, Tête Rousse, Grande 7,000 kilometres and will run for almost Motte… From the glaciers 700 kilometres, 450 of the Alps to the fish-stocked of them in Rhône-Alpes. lakes of La Dombes, water in all of watercourses its forms is present throughout Overarching the region’s countryside. The Blue The Loire, ’s longest river, Gold is everywhere, forming may begin its long journey across beauty France’s largest natural reservoir. the country from the Monts du Vivarais, but the region’s great At the bottom of the Home to three of the country’s artery is the Rhône. This vast Ardèche Gorge, in five largest bodies of water, watery backbone irrigates magnificent surround- all eight of the region’s départe- ings where the land Lakes Annecy, Bourget and Geneva, meets the water, ments, from Ain to Drôme and Isère Rhône-Alpes forms a watery the Pont d’Arc is landscape of remarkable diversity. to Ardèche, their names in turn a natural attraction Black or crystal clear, wild or tamed, a tribute to the smaller yet major visited by thousands Paladru, , Nantua, rivers that course through of kayakers every year. Laffrey, Grangent and Saint André their countryside. The majestic This rocky monument form a roll call of the region’s finest Saône lends its stately flow to river unrivalled anywhere lakes. Other limpid gems such cruisers, while the Drac and in the world (54 m high add rush and excitement and 59 m long) forms as Lakes Roselend and the gateway to the gorge. are perched high in the mountains, to adrenaline-fuelled descents… their still waters reflecting the snowy summits. — 9 GATEWAY TO PROVENCE

The southernmost of the A land of colours, Lavender’s Rhône-Alpes départements form a patchwork of landscapes with blue a timeless charm that point the way fragrances and to the Midi sunshine. The Drôme flavours In June and July, département, comprising lavender fields cover the historical Diois, Tricastin the region’s southern and regions, forms On each side of the Rhône, flanking stretches with an elegant a gently sweeping succession of hills the vast lavender fields, you’ll find blue-mauve carpet. and lowlands that paint a picture- the vineyards, olive groves, peach Originally used by the postcard view. The wilder Ardèche, orchards and truffle trees Romans to keep linen made up of the Vivarais, high that provide the produce piled high fresh and perfume their baths, these days plateaux and Stevenson’s Cévennes, on the colourful market stalls lavender finds a host boasts splendid scenery carved that offer the best of the region’s of uses: perfumes, from limestone and basalt. flavours and craft traditions... essential oils, soaps, scented draw- liners, To complete the picture there infusions, honeys and are the hilltop villages perchés, even vinegar. the châteaux at , A visit to a distillery is yet Suze-la-Rousse and Vogüe, another way to appre- ciate the wonders of this caves and sinkholes such as the plant with countless Aven d’Orgnac and a host of other properties. attractions.

The height of innovation

France’s second economic region, Capable of extraordinary technological Rhône-Alpes benefits from both a strong feats such as the construction of the Refuge industrial base and a thriving tertiary du Goûter, the highest mountain hut sector. Because it strikes the right balance on the ascent of Mont Blanc, Rhône-Alpes between tradition and innovation, combined has also made its mark in Europe with a strategic geographical position as an innovation driver thanks in the heart of Europe, foreign investors to its excellent training provision are keen to come to this dynamic region. and the presence of twelve competitive An industrial region with high added clusters and thirteen centres of competitive — value, Rhône-Alpes has a highly diverse excellence around the region. The region’s 11 business portfolio and recognised main areas of expertise are healthcare, expertise in intermediate and capital chemistry/materials science, information goods. Different parts of the region boast technology, energy, micro and nanotech- an international reputation, such as nologies and logistics. the Lyon area (Rhône département) By bringing together all the private for chemistry, the pharmaceuticals and public players and laboratories industry, transport, commercial vehicles and training establishments in these fields, and technical textiles, the Grenoble France’s second region in terms of exports conurbation (Isère) for electronic compon- remains a tremendous source of progress ents and nanotechnology, Saint Etienne for the country. (Loire) for engineering and arms manu- facture, Plastics Valley near Oyonnax (Ain) for plastics technology, the Arve Valley in Haute Savoie for bar turning, and more... Recognised centres of excellence that have attracted major international groups such as Volvo, Bayer, Merck, STMicroelectronics, BASF and Schneider Electric to Rhône-Alpes. Poma, on the up

Established in 1947 by engineer Jean Pomagalski who originally hailed from Poland, the Poma group today equips winter sports resorts the world over. Ski tows, , gondolas, funiculars Leading the way and ski lifts of all kinds... In all, the company — based in (Isère 12 département) has France’s premier mountain tourism Experts in mountain installed more than destination, the Rhône-Alpes 7,800 lifts in 73 countries region is a natural proving ground on the five continents. Initially focused on for experimentation and innovation infrastructure mountain infra- in the snowsports and mountain structure, the passenger tourism industries. The proximity All these brands are backed up ropeway systems of the Alps has led some of the by both the region’s long-established specialist has more biggest players on the market to set expertise and its tremendous recently expanded up here, exporting their expertise ability to innovate thanks to top to include low-level worldwide. The region’s big research and development projects to accelerate hitters include Béal, the leading structures such as MND Group, growth. As a result, Poma is now developing manufacturer of mountaineering an international player in mountain modern environmentally and climbing ropes, and Rossignol infrastructure engineering. This friendly and innovative and Salomon skis, which continue collective dynamism is backed solutions in urban to hog the competition podiums. by the presence of two clusters environments such as Another key manufacturer, in the region: Sporaltec (sport, the Medellin Metrocable Lafuma, a pioneer in the outdoor leisure and outdoor activities) in Colombia, the Shenzhen sports equipment industry, and Cluster Montagne, dedicated funicular in China and has been supplying adventurers, to mountain infrastructure the New York aerial tramway between hikers, campers and lovers development. Roosevelt Island of the great outdoors since 1930. and Manhattan. Lafuma group subsidiaries Millet and Eider also have a reputation for excellence when it comes to mountain clothing and access- ories, as does Petzl in the field of equipment. At the heart of life sciences

Rhône-Alpes is a veritable At the cutting biotechnology laboratory with a worldwide reputation in the fields of healthcare and medical edge of research PURE ENERGY innovation. In both Lyon, which boasts Lyon Excellence in research harks back From Alpine dams Biopôle, Sanofi Pasteur and to a tradition established here to installations on the the Institut Mérieux, and Grenoble, in the 19th century when Lyon was Rhône, the region the centre of the nascent chemicals produces more than home to the European Molecular 42% of the nation’s Biology Laboratory and the Institut industry. France’s leading region hydroelectric output, de Neurosciences, international in this field, with 500 companies the planet’s leading powerhouses are the driving force and nearly 20,000 employees, half source of renewable behind a flourishing sector. of which are based in the Lyon energy. In today’s world The region’s 650 companies, conurbation, Rhône-Alpes derives where careful water 20,000 employees, 18,000 students, its dynamic reputation from management is para- 400 establishments and 17 publicly its research, its innovation and mount, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, the synergy created by the region’s — and privately funded specialist the hydroelectricity 13 research centres make it France’s workforce. Arkema, Rhodia, Air concessionaire of France’s leading centre of healthcare Liquide, Total, BASF and Bluestar most powerful river, technology. And the Canceropôle Silicones are the flagship companies stands out through its Lyon Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, of this industry concentrated exemplary environ- a network of excellence that brings in the Lyon region’s Chemical Valley, mental and sustainable together manufacturers, scientists, the Roussillon Platform, the Ain development policies. doctors and hospitals, contributes Lowlands and South Isère. to the region’s exemplary record A forward-looking industry well in cancer research. aware of the environmental issues at stake that continues to grow With close to 15,000 jobs, thanks to the Axelera competitive Rhône-Alpes’ pharmaceutical cluster. industry comes a strong second nationally after the Île-de-France region thanks not only to the worldwide giant Sanofi but also to the presence of Boiron, Merck Serono and Mylan. Biovision, innovation accelerator

Every two years since 1999, the Lyon con- urbation is designated World Life Sciences Capital. Over three days, Biovision brings together the world’s top experts, — Nobel prize-winners, 14 leading scientific figures, academics, politicians, manufacturers and KNOWLEDGE personalities from civil society to kick start IS POWER collaborations, facilitate the incorporation of innovative technology and foster the emergence With 40 students per 1,000 A concentration of solutions that have inhabitants, 8 universities and 35 a real impact on ordinary other top educational establish- people. This event, which ments, Rhône-Alpes is France’s of grey matter in 2013 attracted more second centre of higher education than 3,000 participants The higher education establish- from 65 countries, after the Paris region. further strengthens ments of the Lyon conurbation the tremendous potential The diversity of higher education account for 134,000 of the region’s for innovation of one on offer across all industries plays 245,000 students. Great results of the pharmaceutical a huge part in ensuring the region it shares with Grenoble, home industry’s most advanced continues to thrive economically. to the majority of Rhône-Alpes’ competitive clusters The curriculums developed 30,000 research scientists. in the world, Lyonbiopôle, a pioneer in the life in the region’s seven university Nicknamed the French Silicon sciences. centres (Lyon, Grenoble, Chambéry, Valley, Grenoble is the country’s Annecy, Saint Etienne, Bourg en second centre of research and Bresse and Valence), ranging from innovation after Paris. Benefiting plastics processing to the mountain from first-class facilities, from professions, are clearly focused the Polygone Scientifique to on areas in which the region excels. Inovallées, as well as the inter- And Rhône-Alpes’ attractiveness national reputation of its laboratories as a centre for higher education and technology clusters, enables it to hold on to the young this concentration of grey matter people who come here while ensures the region’s excellence attracting new talent from all over in a number of fields including the planet. digital technology, biotechnology and energy, creating a blueprint for excellence recognised the world over. With open arms

With 30 congress and exhibition MORE THAN 2,000 centres and 40 prestigious venues available for private hire, Rhône-Alpes is France’s third With a infrastructure business tourism destination. estimated at 133,000 beds in more Lyon claims its place in the world’s than 2,000 establishments, some top 30 congress cities, forty of which are rated five stars, LYON - with an exhibition centre (Eurexpo), Rhône-Alpes also offers SAINT EXUPERY the , the Espace an extensive selection of business Tête d’Or and the Cité Internation- meeting venues in the picture- AIRPORT ale, designed by Renzo Piano. postcard countryside of the Alps, the Beaujolais and Provence. The Cité Internationale’s bold, With 8,600,000 And the region is also perfectly modern architecture is home passengers in 2013, to high-end hotels, top restaurants, positioned geographically Lyon-Saint Exupéry vast exhibition halls, a multiplex and extremely easy to reach. airport is expanding cinema and also the Museum fast. Determined of Modern Art, all built around Lying at the crossroads of trade to become France’s Salle 3000, the monumental routes that have existed since second point of entry after Roissy-Charles amphitheatre which seats ancient times, Rhône-Alpes — thrives thanks to its first-class de Gaulle, Lyon-Saint 15 3,000 delegates. Exupéry now has And the region’s other major road, rail and air-travel networks. a brand new terminal cities are not to be outdone, It is connected to neighbouring which is set to increase with Alpexpo in Grenoble, Valence’s Italy and Switzerland by nearly its capacity to 15 million Congress Centre, the Zénith 1,414 kilometres of autoroutes. travellers by 2020. in Saint Etienne and the Scarabée The Paris-Marseille LGV high-speed in Roanne. Montélimar recently rail route runs through the region, opened a brand new venue which has several intermodal and Annecy is set to build a new stations including Lyon Part-Dieu, exhibition centre on the shore Lyon-Saint Exupéry and Valence of Lake Annecy by 2017. TGV and boasts France’s densest regional express rail network.

A new multimedia area For those travelling by air, now welcomes visitors Lyon-Saint Exupéry, connected arriving at Lyon-Saint to Lyon city centre by the Rhôn- Exupéry airport express tram service, is the main airport hub. The airports at Geneva, Chambéry and Grenoble are convenient alternatives for those travelling to the Alpine resorts, while Saint Etienne airport offers yet more choice when it comes to scheduled and seasonal flight options.

From the earth to the stars

Fields, orchards, vineyards… Rhône-Alpes The region’s livestock industry is also is France’s larder, a region of outstanding thriving. From the high mountain pastures food diversity carefully managed by almost to the Forez lowlands, the cattle and goat 40,000 farms. It produces an explosion herds of Rhône-Alpes provide high-quality of flavours sure to satisfy sophisticated meat and a generous supply of milk, gourmets and die-hard gastronomes alike. the creamy raw material that goes into Abundant fruit orchards, flavoursome making the region’s fifteen or so AOP vegetables, chestnuts from Ardèche, cheeses. Other protected-designation- walnuts from Grenoble: all contribute of-origin produce includes Bresse chickens, — to the reputation of this land of plenty Nyons olives and most of the crus grown 17 committed to responsible farming in the region’s vineyards from grapes such methods. Indeed, Rhône-Alpes as gamay, syrah and grenache. Indeed, has become a remarkable testing ground the region’s wines have an international for organic farming. reputation, spearheaded by Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône. All this produce of excellence, grown just a stone’s throw from the region’s top restaurants, helps maintain Rhône-Alpes’ reputation for superior gastronomy. Michel Troisgros, Emmanuel Renaut, Anne-Sophie Pic, Georges Blanc and of course Paul Bocuse are all Michelin-starred ambassadors of the region’s culinary art that has been fêted by gourmets the world over for centuries. FRESH-AIR FARMING

With 71 AOCs (controlled-designa- In terms of production, the region’s tion-of-origin products), of which dairy products, hailing mainly 59 are AOP (protected designation from the two Savoie départements, of origin), plus more than 50 grab the lion’s share. They are products awarded a Label Rouge followed by wine (produced in the ORGANIC: for quality, the farms of Rhône- Beaujolais and Rhône Valley), beef THE WAY TO GO! Alpes stand out from the crowd. (the main product coming out of Their recipe for success? Loire), and the cereal crops grown The area of Rhône-Alpes Focusing on quality and highly east of Lyon, in Ain and in northern given over to organic diverse production, drawing Isère. farming – a third of on the expertise of more than which is in Drôme – 70,000 professionals. Farming in Rhône-Alpes may be continues to grow. a well-established tradition, but Determined to remain it has successfully adopted a ahead of the game From the Alpine meadows beneficial pioneering approach. nationwide, in 2009 this département in Resolutely forward-looking, — the south of Rhône-Alpes 18 to the Rhône Valley the region is home to the greatest opened Biovallée®, number of farms either selling conceived as an open- France’s leading producer of produce directly or involved in local air laboratory of good a number of highly specialised supply-chain sourcing. It is also practice in organic products (apricots, chestnuts, in pole position nationally when farming. This initiative, a registered trademark, aromatic plants, walnuts and it comes to organic farming. encompasses a collection cheeses), the region’s countryside of certified producers is an inexhaustible source of The local agri-food industry in Val de Drôme, flavours and aromas, from is of great importance, with large the Crest region, the Diois the mountain pastures of Savoie groups such as Bonduelle, and the Pays de Saillans to the Rhône Valley orchards. Martinet, Danone, Yoplait, Bledina who are champions Tomme de Savoie cheese, Rosette and Lustucru the driving force of excellence in de Lyon saucisson, Grenoble behind a thriving industry of 4,759 sustainable farming. walnuts, Bresse chickens, businesses employing a workforce Tricastin truffles and the famous of 45,000. black olives of Nyons are all flagship products that say much about the richness of the soils of Rhône-Alpes. Foodie heaven Lyon, capital of gastronomy

Standing at the meeting point of the region’s culinary traditions, Lyon enjoys an unrivalled reputation for gastron- omic excellence. The famous ‘mères lyonnaises’ have since hung up their aprons, but the capital of the Gauls has remains the ultimate gourmet destination where prestigious Michelin-starred establishments rub shoulders with the traditional ‘bouchon’ bistros, the favourite — haunts of foodies the world 19 over, drawn by the aroma of andouillette, pike quenelle, the famous tripe It was in Rhône-Alpes that Flavours and colours dish tablier de sapeur, Rabelais found inspiration for gratin of cardoons and his gluttonous giant Gargantua. other delicious The 18th century gourmet Sitting cosily in picturesque ‘Lyonnaiseries’, all Brillat-Savarin gave his name to villages, character auberges washed down with a delicious cheese, and octogenarian continue to regale their guests a traditional ‘pot’ Paul Bocuse is still delighting with poulet à la crème served of Beaujolais... diners in his restaurant with morel mushrooms, a tasty in Collonges-au-Mont d’Or. fricassée de grenouilles, creamy Since time immemorial, the region gratin dauphinois, a hearty Sweet treats too has enjoyed a passionate, almost tartiflette or succulent stuffed carnal, relationship with the culinary carp. Heading for higher altitudes, Courchevel, the winter sports With Montélimar nougat art. In all, it boasts nearly 80 (Drôme), marrons glacés Michelin-starred restaurants. resort with more Michelin-starred from Ardèche, In addition to ‘Monsieur Paul’, restaurants than any other on the the marzipan-praline four other chefs have achieved planet, is a real draw for gourmets. ‘cocons de Lyon’ the ultimate accolade of three Lastly, in the region’s main cities and the traditional Michelin stars: Michel Troisgros highly skilled chefs continue macaroon, Rhône-Alpes in Roanne (Loire), Georges Blanc to do justice to the gastronomy has a reputation for fine confectionery and in Vonnas (Ain), Anne-Sophie Pic of Rhône-Alpes by raising the local produce to new heights. A sure- particularly gourmet in Valence (Drôme) and Emmanuel chocolate: Weiss in Saint Renaut in Megève (Haute Savoie). fire recipe for success. Etienne (Loire), Voisin, The latter two, talented chefs in Bernachon and Sève their forties, are proof of the emerg- in Lyon and Valrhona ence of a new generation whose in Tain l’Hermitage brilliance is rivalled only by their (Drôme). The latter creativity. Because one of the great recently opened the Cité du Chocolat, featuring strengths of the region’s cuisine a gift shop, the École du lies in its ability to constantly renew Grand Chocolat training itself while remaining true centre for top choco- to its traditions. latiers, and lastly a multi- sensory interactive visitor attraction with plenty of tasting opportunities along the way. Along the wine trail

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Wine tourism is enjoying a boom Seminars, in Rhône-Alpes! In response to WINE SCHOOL the public’s increasing interest in wine science, the region’s wine intimate weekends In vino veritas! tourism offering is growing apace. Oenology classes, Around the region’s vineyards, and epicurean cruises practical workshops, winemakers are only too happy sensory experiences, wine tasting tuition… to explain to visitors the ins and In the land of Bacchus, the public’s The region’s sommeliers outs of their profession. appetite to learn about the region’s and winemakers are busy The cellars of the great wine estates grape varieties, appellations educating the many like Guigal, packed with row upon and outstanding crus is satisfied novices who come here row of barrels and bottles, make by an endless variety of wine with a thirst for knowledge an atmospheric setting for the wine attractions. There are plenty about wine culture. tasting sessions that are a feature of museums dedicated Nowhere is this truer of the many wine trails that criss- to the traditions and expertise than in Tain l’Hermitage at the school for cross the region. of the wine industry in Rhône-Alpes: oenophiles opened In the Beaujolais, the Route des Vins the Maison de la Vigne et du Vin in by Michel Chapoutier runs from Saint Amour Apremont (Savoie), the Cave and in the historical to Les Pierres Dorées. In the Upper de Chautagne in Ruffieux (Savoie), Drôme Provençale Rhône Valley, the steep hillsides Néovinum in Ruoms (Ardèche), town of Suze-la-Rousse, running down to the river are lined dedicated to the wines of Ardèche, whose château is home with ranks of vines ripe Vineum Paul Jaboulet Aîné in Drôme, to the Université du Vin for exploring. In Savoie, La Cave and the Musée des Vignerons where students study for professional wine de Chautagne offers visitors du Forez in Loire. And not forgetting industry qualifications. a heady mix of intoxicating wine the Hameau Duboeuf in Romanèche flavours and aromas designed Thorins, a theme park all about to stimulate the senses. wine growing and winemaking. A vintage tradition

Gamay, syrah, viognier, roussette, The harvesting of all these grenache… The roll call of grape vineyards is also of great economic varieties grown in Rhône-Alpes significance to Rhône-Alpes, is first and foremost the product second only to dairy farming of the region’s granite, limestone in its importance to the region’s The Beaujolais and clay subsoil. They produce agriculture. wines with a golden or vermilion Nouveau hue, refined by generations Emerging from the shadow of of know-how to adorn dining tables Beaujolais Nouveau, the region’s tradition the world over. Clinging to steep commercial success story whose slopes, from the foothills of the Alps name is known the world over, The fame the Beaujolais to the hills of the Beaujolais and are some of France’s greatest crus: region is forever assured along the Rhône Valley, the grape Morgon, Brouilly, Chiroubles, by the popularity of its ‘primeur’ wine, Beaujolais bunches gorged with sun and packed Moulin à Vent, Saint Amour, Nouveau. The year’s new with aromas give the wines Juliénas… The wines of the northern batch of this fruity, festive of Rhône-Alpes their enduring Rhône Valley, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, wine is drunk for the first character: one of a winemaking Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage, time all over the world — exception with an international are also part of the region’s on the third Thursday 21 reputation. exceptional line-up, in which in November, because sale Clairette de Die and the wines is permitted as soon as of Savoie play an important part too. the vinification process A land of vineyards is complete. This eagerly awaited opportunity A host of more modest wines to taste the new vintage since antiquity are also scattered across gives rise to joyous the Rhône-Alpes countryside festivities, formally Reds, whites, rosés, dry, sweet, in the form of the IGPs of Isère, initiated at the Sarmen- sparkling, organic, the list goes Ardèche, Bugey, Cerdon, telles de Beaujeu, held in the capital of the on… 59,000 hectares of land are Coteaux du Lyonnais, Grignan-les-Adhémar, Beaujolais, where the first given over to the cultivation barrels are tapped on of this expression of excellence Côte Roannaise and Forez, the twelve strokes crafted by more than 9,000 prod- providing the full picture of France’s of midnight, in keeping ucers. With 42 AOPs (protected- fourth wine-producing region. with tradition. designation-of-origin wines) and 13 IGPs (protected-geographical- indication wines), Rhône-Alpes boasts a wine production of the highest quality, with over 90% of its wines quality-certified.

Art and Culture

The history of the Rhône-Alpes region Cradle of the arts, land of birth or adoption stretches back to the dawn of time. of countless figures in the worlds Indeed, it was deep inside the Chauvet of literature, music, painting and dance, Cave in Ardèche that mankind’s oldest the region is also the birthplace known works of art were found. of cinematography, an invention now Rhinoceros, cave bears, mammoths… celebrated every autumn with the world’s the collection of animal art there is utterly greatest actors and film makers priceless and will soon be put on display at the Festival Lumière. This celebration in a life-size reproduction at the Caverne of film is one of the many major international — du Pont d’Arc-Ardèche, a world first due events held in the eight départements 23 to open in 2015. This ambitious project of Rhône-Alpes, some dedicated to music, designed to protect and show the world others featuring giant-screen projections this unrivalled Palaeolithic heritage will and others still played out live on stage be the latest new cultural attraction or bringing a buzz to city centres around in a region that boasts a host of remarkable the region. events and sites. From the Romans, who left lots of evidence of their time here, to the ground-breaking designs featured in Saint Etienne’s Cité du Design and the future Musée des Confluences in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes has always been a key centre for creative culture in all its forms. Down through the ages The mark In Rhône-Alpes you don’t need Medieval castles a machine to travel back in time. of the Gallo- Ancient ruins, medieval fortresses and villages, and Renaissance monuments take Roman era the visitor on a fabulous journey witnesses of history to the beginnings of the region’s Saint-Romain-en-Gal, history. Close your eyes and you’ll Alba-la-Romaine: glimpse the skilled hand of early The castles at Vogüe, Adhémar, these two names alone man painting the story of his daily Grignan and Longpra tell of the symbolise the wealth life on the walls of Chauvet Cave; bygone splendour of the provinces of remains hiding just you’ll hear the ponderous thud that once ruled the land here, below the surface of ’s elephants as they take including the Dauphiné, which of Rhône-Alpes. Dig on the Alpine snows; you’ll tremble gave its name to the son of the king a little, particularly on the banks of the Rhône, at the fury of the Allobroge hordes of France. Indeed, Rhône-Alpes and you’ll soon uncover as they rush headlong towards did not exist as such until 1860, ancient history. ranks of Roman legionaries… when became part of France, Just outside Vienne, once — following Bugey and the Pays de Gex the capital of the 24 The fascinating and potent history in 1601 and the Dombes principality Allobroges, and in Lyon, of Rhône-Alpes is revealed in in 1762. capital of the Gauls, countless listed sites, the oldest archaeologists have revealed countless of which are the caves at Soyons The medieval village of Pérouges, remains, made accessible and the Aven d’Orgnac sinkhole the villages perchés of the south, and presented imagin- in Ardèche, which date back Brou Monastery, Hautecombe atively in museums and to prehistoric times. The region tells Abbey, the Fourvière Basilica, guided to create the story of 2,000 years of history the Fortresses of Savoy, baroque an unrivalled visitor through its Roman villas, lakeside churches and chapels nestling experience. settlements, thermal baths, in the heart of Alpine valleys… aqueducts and Gallo-Roman All bear witness to the region’s museums, from Lyon to Saint- past that has remained intact. Romain-en-Gal. NOW BOARDING FOR THE FUTURE

An imposing spaceship of steel and glass built at the meeting point of the Rhône and Saône, Lyon’s Musée des Confluences is Rhone- Alpes’ new figurehead of contemporary architecture. Architecture This futuristic building is set to become the home ahead of amazing science and society collections. of its time — DESIGN WITH 25 Jean-Antoine Morand, Le Corbusier, Exemplary Tony Garnier, Renzo Piano, Jean A CAPITAL ‘D’ Nouvel… A source of inspiration for the greats of architecture, redevelopments A symbol of the vitality Rhône-Alpes boasts evidence of its new creative quarter, the Cité du Design of a centuries-old architectural In a challenge to the inexorable was opened in 2009 on march of time, the region also tradition. The Tour Perret the site of Saint Etienne’s in Grenoble, the Autoroute des excels in restoring the value and former arms manufact- Titans, the Le Corbusier collection beauty to places whose grandeur ory. This space in Firminy and the wings of Lyon- has faded, particularly former of 16,000 m2 dedicated Saint Exupéry TGV station are all industrial sites. In Lyon, some to innovation and the proof of the region’s avant-garde of the city’s important historical future of design, which tastes. This bold architectural buildings have been given a new every two years forms the centrepiece of approach takes on its full signifi- lease of life, from the monumental a world-famous Biennial dome of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu to cance in the Part-Dieu district event, is open to students, of Lyon, France’s second business the Opera House. In Saint Etienne, professionals, designers quarter, dominated by vast towers where the face of the Châteaucreux and the general public. piercing the sky, and in the futuristic district is changing little by little, It is a stunning showcase buildings of the Cité Internationale this former mining town now of the future for a major to the north. Another urban has a bright future, by design. city that in 2010 was laboratory is the Confluence awarded the highly prized title of UNESCO district south of the city centre Grenoble has transformed Creative City, alongside which in recent years has seen the Magasin, a former industrial site, the likes of Beijing, the construction of bold and into a National Centre for Contemp- Berlin and Montreal. colourful cubes and glass monoliths orary Art, an attraction that – like that reflect the image of the Vaporetto Lyon’s Museum of Contemporary river cruiser plying the Saône. Art and the Museum of Modern Art in Saint Etienne – brings out the very essence of the region’s perpetual creative energy. THE WHAT’S ON ENTERTAINMENT IN RHÔNE-ALPeS NEVER ENDS Spring Printemps de Pérouges Mainstream music – Ain Biennale du Design Musician Jean-Michel Jarre, Art in all its forms Design festival violinist Renaud Capuçon and, Saint Etienne – Loire in dance, choreographers Nuits Sonores Dominique Hervieu, Mourad The sound and light show Electro music – Lyon – Rhône of Les Fêtes Nocturnes de Grignan Merzouki and Jean-Claude June Gallota… Rhône-Alpes’ cultural takes the audience on a journey scene is a thrilling ride, with live through time. For its part, Lyon Nuits de Fourvière brings a warm glow to early winter Mainstream music performances, ambitious artistic Lyon – Rhône creations and beautifully preserved with the amazing illuminations of monuments. 150 companies, its incomparable Fête des Lumières, July several symphony orchestras, to which Annecy responds with Festival Musilac a national ballet company, folk an avalanche of pyrotechnic Rock music groups and hundreds of music wizardry in its August Fête du Lac. Aix-les-Bains – Savoie ensembles and bands set the tone Jazz à Vienne — for a diverse cultural programme, Lyon Opera House is not to be Vienne – Isère 26 with more than 1,000 festivals outdone, putting on stunning Fêtes Nocturnes spectacles with ambitious de Grignan held over the year. Sound and light shows simultaneous live broadcasts Drôme Every summer the waters of Lake to other major cities around Bourget in Savoie are set ablaze the region. August by the rock stars who throng to Festival Berlioz the Musilac festival. Les Nuits And lovers of avant-garde art in La Côte-Saint-André – Isère de Fourvière lights up Lyon’s Roman all its forms should head for the Fête du Lac d’Annecy theatre, and Jazz à Vienne brings Biennale Internationale du Design Annecy – Haute Savoie in Saint Etienne and Lyon’s Modern Au Bonheur des Mômes the biggest names in jazz to the city’s Children’s festival, Art Biennial, alternating annually own ancient theatre. Hot on the heels Le Grand Bornand – of these international events, with the Dance Biennial, which Haute Savoie the region’s musical repertoire attracts choreographers from all Les Etats Généraux always hits a high note: the Berlioz over the world to the streets du film documentaire Festival, the Festival d’Ambronay, and concert halls of the Lyon Documentary film festival Les Nuits Romantiques du Lac conurbation. Lussas – Ardèche du Bourget, Le Printemps Autumn de Pérouges and Lyon’s Nuits Festival d’Ambronay Sonores all go down a treat Baroque music – Ain with music lovers. Nuits Romantiques du Lac du Bourget Classical music Aix-les-Bains – Savoie Festival Lumière Film festival - Lyon – Rhône Biennales de Lyon Dance and contemporary art on alternate years Décembre Fête des Lumières Lyon – Rhône Festival de Cinéma Européen Film festival Les Arcs – Savoie The silver screen

BIRTHPLACE OF ARTISTS

The region’s inexhaustible breeding ground of talent has produced a host of artists, authors, poets and composers including the Lyonnais painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, the musicians Hector Berlioz (born in La Côte-Saint-André in Isère) and Jules Massenet (a native of Saint Etienne) — 27 In Rhône-Alpes one art that and the Grenoble-born Moving pictures writer Stendhal, as well stands out from the others, as the Renaissance poet the seventh art, was rescued from Louise Labé, who hailed 1990 saw the establishment obscurity by Auguste and Louis from Lyon, the city Lumière, two enterprising engineers of Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, a fund where François Rabelais from Lyon who invented designed to encourage published his comic the cinematograph in 1895. the production and distribution novels Pantagruel and Over a century later, every autumn of feature films shot in the region. Gargantua while working the Institut Lumière invites leading Today, Rhône-Alpes’ film-making as a physician at the Hôtel-Dieu. This was film makers and actors to its expertise is supported by the creativity and innovation where the philosophers world- famous festival. Voltaire and Rousseau of studios and organisations such This prestigious event makes found their inspiration, the city of Lyon the film industry’s as Pôle Pixel in Villeurbanne, the Cité the former at Ferney in focal point, but around the region de l’Image en Mouvement (CITIA) the Ain département there are other events and gather- in Annecy, Folimage and and the latter spending ings celebrating the silver screen, La Cartoucherie in Bourg-lès-Valence, time in Annecy, such as the International Animated and Ardèche Image with Chambéry and Lyon. The region and Lake Film Festival in Annecy. its centre for documentary cinema in Lussas. More broadly, the Bourget in Savoie also charmed the 19th century Imaginove cluster brings together writer, poet and politician 200 Rhône-Alpes businesses Alphonse de Lamartine. in promoting the digital image The Château de Grignan industry. in Drôme was home to the famous letter-writing A pioneer in audiovisual technology, Marquise de Sévigné, the region has also established and the mountain peaks Rhône-Alpes Image, a platform around Chamonix inspired the writings that uses TV 2.0 to spread the word of an icon of mountain- about a region which also hosts eering literature, the 11 themed channels of Roger Frison-Roche. the Rhône-Alpes TV network.

Winter sports and summer too

Rhône-Alpes is the largest skiing region Present everywhere in Rhône-Alpes, in the world and its winter sports pedigree water is a fantastic playground is unmatched. Indeed, the Olympic for visitors, from diving under the ice Winter Games have been held here on in Tignes to kayaking down the Ardèche three occasions, at Chamonix (1924), Gorge, and from swimming in crystal Grenoble (1968) and Albertville (1992). clear Lake Annecy to rafting the white The region’s Alpine resorts offer something waters of the Giffre Valley. In Rhône-Alpes for every style, preference and discipline, golfers are well catered for too with almost making them the ideal destination for eighty courses, from the lakes of the Dombes — cruising Sunday skiers and adrenaline region to the foot of Mont Blanc, 29 junkies alike. Chamonix, Courchevel, with paragliders wheeling in the sky above Méribel, Val d’Isère, La Plagne, Megève, the only witnesses of their exploits… Morzine... the list goes on. In all, Rhône-Alpes boasts more than 180 resorts and 17 major ski areas, which with the onset of summer swap their white mantle for a green carpet, the perfect setting for a host of sporting and leisure activities. On the endless mountain trails, under the disbelieving gaze of marmots and chamois, mountain biking fanatics on a headlong descent pass walkers gazing in awe at the beauty of the countryside before soaking up the tranquillity of a mountain lake. White gold

When it comes to snowsports, The biggest ski area France is the world’s leading ski destination, ahead of the USA and Austria. It owes this top spot in the world mainly to the flagship resorts of Rhône-Alpes, the prestigious Rhône-Alpes’ gold-medal offering The main high points of the world’s largest is chiefly a product of the hugely sporting winter sports arena, with 180 diverse skiing on offer from resorts of an unrivalled variety the region’s resorts, which keep events from of styles and sizes. Their snowy abreast of the latest snowsports pistes come together to form 17 developments and are continually December major ski areas that thrill-seekers investing in new facilities. can ply for hours on end without to April ever having to take off their skis. All this means that the ‘white gold’ The , taking in part is accessible to everyone, whatever December of Haute Savoie and neighbouring their requirements and budget. Critérium Switzerland, boasts 650 km of pistes Family-friendly resorts like , de la Première Neige accessed via 14 resorts, more than Le Grand Bornand, Le Praz-de-Lys Alpine skiing — any other in the world, followed and La Norma, often 100% car-free Val d’Isère – Savoie 30 closely by the Three Valleys with and always organised with Alpine ski World Cup its 600 kilometres spread over children in mind, guarantee Ladies Courchevel – Savoie the mountainsides of Savoie. excellent value for money while Freeride World Tour respecting the local traditions. Chamonix – Haute Savoie The village resorts of Megève, Arêches-Beaufort and Villard-de- January Lans attract skiers looking for authenticity and unspoilt La Grande Odyssée Dog sledding race countryside. And there is no Mont Blanc – Savoie shortage of trendy, energetic Foulée Blanche resorts, from Courchevel to Val Cross-country skiing race Thorens and including Tignes, Autrans - Isère La Plagne, Val d’Isère, Les Arcs, International Snow Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes, Polo competition adept at combining adrenaline buzz, Megève - Haute Savoie party atmosphere and wide open Montgolfiades Hot air ballooning spaces. Praz-sur-Arly – Haute Savoie

March Pierra Menta Ski mountaineering race Beaufortain – Savoie Snowzone Snowsports and music Les Deux Alpes – Isère

April Vertical TransVanoise Ski mountaineering race Savoie Rossignol, a century at the top

From to Alberto Tomba, champions of legend have helped carve out the success of the famous winter sports equipment manufacturer. The international — expansion of the Savoyard 31 company, founded in 1907 by visionary joiner Abel Rossignol who The Great made the first solid- wood skis, has little White Circus by little raised it to new heights. Using cutting- edge technology, the world’s number one The winter resorts on the snowy Adrenaline junkies ski manufacturer, which mountainsides of the Alps now also owns the Dynastar, offer a selection box of activities. Lange and Look brands, The time when skiing was all there All-out skiing may still be the realm has produced more than was is long gone, and every season of places like Tignes and 56 million pairs of skis there are new and exciting Val Thorens, but freeride – from in its lifetime. The group with the fondly remember- disciplines to try. The resorts off-piste to halfpipe – has won over new fans in Le Grand ed red, white and blue of Rhône-Alpes are constantly cockerel logo employs reinventing their winter offerings Bornand, Les Arcs and La Plagne. more than 1,120 people to keep fickle-minded visitors happy. From airboarding to snowscooting around the world, 700 and speed riding too, fun and of them in France. Water parks, gastronomy and fun adrenaline thrills are bringing events are today an integral part a breath of fresh air to the region’s of the winter holidaymaker’s ski areas. And as well as nordic experience. In Val d’Isère, skiing, adventure activities such Val Thorens, Méribel and as dog sledding and igloo exped- Alpe d’Huez, the dance floor itions are also enjoying a boom. has come to the piste thanks Some resorts, such as La Clusaz, to the madcap antics of the ‘Folie focus on an authentic holiday Douce’ outdoor dance bars. experience, and lastly extreme Megève titillates the taste buds activities are on offer in Bessans, with its Michelin-starred restaur- where you can go ice diving, ants, Courchevel continues and , where visitors can to attract the jet set, and luxury explore a frozen ice grotto. spas are springing up in most ski resorts. The path to freedom

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Rhône-Alpes is an endless playground of unforgettable experiences. The Tour of Mont Adrenaline kicks Blanc, the trails of the Ecrins or hiking the Vercors Regional But Rhône-Alpes offers the intrepid Nature Park, trekking through their fill of adventure too, with the heart of the Vanoise National amazing underground excursions Adventures Park… Following hundreds in the Fier and Loire gorges, and of footpaths and long-distance the chance to delve deep into at altitude trails, walkers can soak the dark depths of the caves up the unadulterated surroundings at and . There was no better place of the mountains. The forested And those with a head for heights for the cradle of mountainsides of the Chartreuse will love the airy thrills of rock mountaineering than just and Oisans are perfect for daredevil climbing and via ferrata. The boldest below the roof of Western descents by mountain bike, Europe. Dominated will defy the laws of gravity, by Mont Blanc and its while cycle paths follow lake shores suspended from a zip wire high ring of rocky giants, and riversides for those who like above the Lac de Hauteville Chamonix has become to potter at a more sedate pace. or bungee jumping in the Aravis. the world capital of The less energetic can explore Venturing even further from terra a sport with broad appeal the Doux Gorge by rail-bike or sit firma, paragliders hang from their thanks to Rhône-Alpes, back on an electric bicycle and lose brightly coloured sails, wheeling packed with crags, icefalls themselves among the vineyards. high above and Chamonix and mountain summits And lastly, visitors hankering ripe for conquering. From in the vain hope, shared by the the Aiguille du Midi to the after greenery can enjoy restful passengers in a hot-air balloon Pic de la Meije, the high rural greenways: the Dolce Via floating above the Arve Valley mountains here are home in Ardèche, the ViaRhôna along or Monts d’Ardèche, of reaching ever to the best climbs, the River Rhône, the shores of Lake closer to the sun. following in the footsteps Bourget and Lake Annecy, of legendary mountain- and a gentle circuit among the lakes eers such as Balmat, of La Dombes or lavender fields Herzog, Lachenal and of Drôme. Desmaison. White water

The main In the heat of summer, Rhône-Alpes Greens among sporting events keeps children and grown-ups happy with a host of fun and from April refreshing sporting activities. the greenery As soon as the springtime sun to November appears, white water sports fans Golfers too are in their element flock to the Alpine valleys. in a region with a reputation Avril In magnificent surroundings, for the number and diversity Lyon Urban Trail the turbulent, wild rush of the Rivers of its golf courses. Rhône-Alpes Trail running – Rhône Giffre and Arve carry along lovers boasts nearly eighty 9- and 18-hole courses providing the very best of rafting, hydrospeeding and June canyoning, while canoeing golfing conditions. The region’s top Critérium and kayaking enthusiasts prefer clubs include Evian Resort Golf du Dauphiné Libéré — the legendary descent of the Ardèche Club, whose manicured fairways Cycling – road race 33 Gorge. The more tranquil blue looking out on Lake Geneva play L’Ardéchoise waters of France’s three biggest host to the new Evian Champion- Cycle race – Ardèche lakes, Lake Geneva, Lake Bourget ship, the leading Major competition and Lake Annecy, offer other in continental Europe. But it is not July aquatic pleasure such as swimming, alone: the roll call of France’s Megavalanche sailing and wind surfing. finest golf courses also includes Mountain biking The picture-postcard lakeside Lyon Golf Club, which held Alpe d’Huez - Isère scenery is also popular with the French Open in 2001, La Bresse The region’s stages anglers, while others prefer to fly golf course among the lakes of the fish for trout in the mountain of La Dombes, and Chamonix golf rivers and tarns. course, nestling at the foot August of Mont Blanc. Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc Trail running Haute Savoie

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