Rhône-Alpes
Rhône-Alpes Revelry: Majestic mountains, vibrant cities, and alpine charm blend in a region where nature meets cosmopolitan allure.
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The Rhône-Alpes region is the second-largest region in France. It offers a wide variety of landscapes with many sporting and cultural activities. The best-known ski resorts are located in Savoie, Haute Savoie and Isère: The Three Valleys, Espace Killy, the Portes du Soleil and Paradiski in Les Deux Alpes. To enjoy the enormous amount of kilometers of slopes on these ski areas, you can rent a chalet in Val Thorens, Courchevel, Tignes, Avoriaz, Meribel, Morzine, Megeve, La Plagne or Les Arcs. In summer, the mountain also offers countless sports opportunities; In the Natural Parks of Chartreuse, Vercors, Pilat, or the Ecrins and Bauges, you can browse the marked trails on foot or mountain bike or go rock climbing. This is also the area where you will find the most famous peaks of the Tour de France: Croix-Fer, the Col de la Madeleine, Galibier and Alpe d'Huez; Real challenges for keen cyclists. On Lake Annecy and the Bourget Lake, you can enjoy sailing, windsurfing and fishing. In the department of Ain, you can explore the landscapes of vineyards, forests, lakes and the Upper Jura.
The regional capital, Lyon, is worth a visit. Fourvière Cathedral offers a remarkable view of the city. Do not miss a stroll through the old quarter of the Croix-Rousse or lunch in one of the famous "bouchons". You can try typical dishes such as gratin, Bresse chicken or even fondue or raclette. Finish your meal with Beaufort, Tomme or Picodon accompanied by Roussette, a Brouilly Beaujolais or a Côte du Rhône. The Loire department is located to the west of the city and further south, in the Ardèche you an explore the Provencal atmosphere with lavender, olives, sunflowers, thyme and rosemary. You can get all specialties in the farmer markets of Die, Saoû, Vallon Pont d'Arc, Labeaume or Lagorce. But you will also find truffles, nougat from Montelimar and wines of the Ardèche.