With its vibrant, culturally-rich cities, serene countryside and crystal-clear lakes, the Rhone Alpes region of France is the perfect place to get away from it all. Whether you want to sample the mouth-wateringly delicious cuisine of Lyon, recharge your batteries on the shores of Lake Bourget, or soak up the culture of ancient Annecy, Rhone Alpes’ heady mix of Alpine and Mediterranean influences is sure to have you smitten.
Love the taste…
Peaches, apricots and cherries from the Rhone Valley; truffles, raspberries, bilberries and chestnuts from the Ardèche, Grenoble walnuts and the pears of Iscre – Rhone Alpes is a foodie’s paradise. Wash down some perfectly ripe Reblochon cheese and a slice of exquisite Rosette de Lyon saucisson with a glass or two of Beaujolais or Cotes-du-Rhone and you’ll really get a taste for the area.
Love the lifestyle…
Rhone Alpes is a place of pure wellbeing, with rivers and streams weaving their way through some of Europe’s most stunning countryside. From the sublime heights of Mont Blanc to the lavender fields around Ardèche, the Rhone Alpes landscape is thrillingly diverse and beautiful. If it’s retail therapy you’re after, head to Lyon for the chic boutiques of Presqu'île and the stunning antique shops on rue August Comte.
Love the journey…
Travelling by train is a wonderfully relaxed way to reach Rhone Alpes. Avoid all those annoying surcharges and painfully long check-in times at the airport: simply sit back and relax on an ultra-modern high speed train and enjoy the ever-changing scenery. Places like Lyon, Aix-le-Bains, Grenoble and Chambéry can be reached in as little as 5 – 6 hours and take you right into the heart of your destination.
