Rhone/French Alps

The area the Rhone the Alps burst around its wild river. Its rivers fall in three seas, it is rich of its relief, highest from Europe (the stations of sport of snow) and its hills accommodate the villages poles since the beginning of times, the craftsmen, the artists whose are the most of talent knew preserved them authenticity. The deepest gorges as the Ardeche flirting with Provencal Drome and its wine have a good smell of the small shines upon valleys (see the university of the wine). The varieties of cultures in all the directions of the term make this area one of the more famous for its gastronomy, oils from olive, cheeses, sweet chestnuts, meats, fish entertain us of their subtle mixture, the culinary reputation of its capital Lyon is not necessary to make. And then if you want to profit from an intact nature, very quickly you are in the heart of the nature, Vercors, the Ardechois plateau are them testimony.

The Rhône River, or the Rhône (French Rhône, Occitan Ròse, Franco-Provençal Rôno, standard German Rhone, Valais German Rotten), is one of the major rivers of Europe, running through Switzerland and France.

The Haute Savoie is one of the most magnificent mountain regions of France with stunning natural beauty. The region is dominated by the grandiose massif of Mont Blanc. The area is lovely in all seasons for skiers walkers and climbers.There are many places to visit, Chamonix is alive with climbers in summer and skiers in winter. While you explore or ski, young children can be looked after at the crèche or kindergarten at Le Bettex, where there are also activity clubs for older children. Take the breathtaking cable car trip to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi in the Mt Blanc range and over the Vallee Blanche - a valley of eternal snow- and on to Italy. Travel to the elegant Italian town of Courmayer, or alternatively Annecy with its tranquil lake flowing into the heart of the town, said to be one of the most beautiful in all France. Geneva and its 'grand lac' is only 3/4 hour away, if you have children there is a sandy beach on the lake and a large waterpark for hours of fun. The whole region is noted for its famous Savoyard cheeses and wines and most towns have a market selling local produce.