http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/ http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-The-perched-village-of-Saou-ratra11025 The village of Saoû in the Drôme is very special: not only is it surrounded by a remarkable forest, it is also on the highest perched syncline in Europe. Inès your guide explains…INFORMATIONSSaoû : www.saou.netVistamine, visites guidées  www.vistamine.orgLa Drôme Tourismewww.ladrometourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-On-St-James-Way-ratra11015 Not many people know that St James' Way actually runs through the Lyon area on its way to the meeting point at Le Puy-en-Velay, along the route of an old Roman road. A gîte has now opened along the way in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, providing brave pilgrims with a welcoming place to stop before they face the remaining 1,805 km of the route…INFORMATIONS Association Rhône-Alpes des amis de St-Jacques : www.amis-st-jacques.orgPays Lyonnais : www.le-lyonnais.orgRhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-The-Loire-Gorge-and-Chateau-d-Essalois-ratra11003 Setting out from Chambles, a stunning medieval village not far from Saint Etienne, follow the guide on a walk to the Château d'Essalois, from where you are treated to a breathtaking panorama of the Loire Gorge and Lac de Grangent.INFORMATIONSLoire Forez Tourismewww.loireforez.comLoire Tourismewww.loiretourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Drome-Valley-MTB-circuit-ratra10049 This mountain biking circuit flirts with the banks of the River Drôme along a 14km route accessible to everyone. At the end of the day you might be lucky enough to spot beavers when crossing the Ramières Nature Reserve, which has been protected since 1987.   INFORMATIONS Kadiane, La Roche-sur-Grane, location MTB and accompaniment : www.kadiane-vtt.com La Drôme Tourisme  www.ladrometourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Gypsy-caravans-ratra10068 The Domaine de Saint-Cerice in Vogüé in the Ardèche offers a real get-away-from-it-all experience in wonderful little gypsy-style caravans with a typically rustic charm.   INFORMATIONS Domaine de Saint-Cerice, Vogüé www.saintcerice.com Roulottes de Campagne www.roulottes-de-campagne.com Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-New-life-from-old-stones-ratra10023 Very close to the character village of Balazuc in the magnificent setting of the Ardèche Gorge, the hamlet of Le Viel Audon has been completely restored by enthusiasts. Today it is home to a goat farm, an environment and sustainable development education centre and a stopover gîte.   INFORMATIONS Le Viel Audon vielaudon.free.fr   Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Discover-this-underwater-world-gb08081 The Aquarium du Grand Lyon is located where the rivers Rhône and Saône meet... and there’s no better place to learn about the underwater world: 280 different species, between 3000 and 4000 fish, shellfish and other marine mammals. Impressive !   INFORMATIONS Aquarium du Grand Lyon www.aquariumlyon.fr Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Aven-d-Orgnac-underground-vertigo-gb08072 The Aven d'Orgnac, one of France’s largest caves, is located in southern Ardèche, and offers a range of interesting visits in the form of caving adventures… all accompanied of course. The route gives visitors the chance to explore more inaccessible areas not included on the usual guided tours, where amazing mineralogical riches can be admired. Aven d'Orgnac www.orgnac.com Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Footbridges-lead-the-way-to-adventure--ratra10067 Now pedestrians can complete, or almost, a circuit around the Monteynard Lake (in Isère) thanks to two new Himalayan-style suspension footbridges. The only ones of their kind in Europe, these bridges suspended high above the Rivers Drac and Ébron blend in with their forested and rocky setting, opening up magnificent views over the lake and surrounding countryside.INFORMATIONSLac du Monteynard www.lac-monteynard.comIsère Tourismewww.isere-tourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Fantastic-cable-car--ratra11001 A feat of engineering and human endeavour unrivalled anywhere in the world, the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car was opened in 1958.Anyone can ride in it for an extraordinary adventure, travelling up to the top at an altitude of 3,842 m to admire an unforgettable 360° panorama of Mont Blanc and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.INFORMATIONS Chamonix : www.chamonix.comCompagnie du Mont Blanc www.compagniedumontblanc.frSavoie Mont Blanc Tourismewww.savoie-mont-blanc.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-The-savannah-right-in-the-middle-of-Lyon-gb09005 The city-centre Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon was established in 1856 and is France’s largest urban park.  It has something for everyone… botanical garden, rose garden, lake, carrousel, playgrounds,  as well as a zoo with its renowned “African savannah”  where you will spot giraffes, zebra etc.   INFORMATIONS Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon www.loisirs-parcdelatetedor.com   Lyon www.lyon-france.com   Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-The-Crocodile-Farm-gb08042 INFORMATIONS   The Crocodile Farm www.lafermeauxcrocodiles.com   La Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Sculpture-nature-and-heritage-ratra10026   Sculpture, an exploration of the heritage and walks are what are on offer from Christine and Jean-Marc. The couple welcome visitors to their chambres d'hôtes in the Ardèche, where they own a vast area of woodland and moors. Great for both body and mind, this holiday is an opportunity to discover your hidden talents and give free rein to your creativity.INFORMATIONSChambres et table d'hôtes Christine et Jean-Marc Del Percio-Vergnaud, St-Jeure-d'Andaurewww.sculpture-art-et-culture.comArdèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Pure-Well-Being-gb08022 Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Jardins-secrets-ratra10028 Nicole and her husband came to Haute Savoie 30 years ago and were guided by their inspiration and love of nature to create an extraordinary garden from scratch. Magnificent!   INFORMATIONS   Jardins Secrets, Vaulx www.jardins-secrets.com   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Ecotourism-ratra10030 The "Evasion au Naturel" ecotourism centre is a place where you can get away to the unspoilt countryside in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Park.Accommodation, meals, sports, local exploring, educational events, summer and winter: choose how you want to get away.INFORMATIONSEvasion au naturel, St-Bernard-du-TouvetParc naturel régional de ChartreuseIsère TourismeRhône-Alpes Tourisme http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Alpacaphile-ratra10050 The passion that Catherine has for alpacas led her to set up her own farm in Lugrin, not far from Lake Geneva. She welcomes visitors to her farm to see her herd, providing a tour of the grounds, information about alpaca wool, a demonstration on her spinning wheel, and even a chance to join in the farm work… Children and adults are welcome to come and get to know this gentle, endearing animal.INFORMATIONSLa Ferme du Léman, Lugrinwww.alpagaleman.comSavoie Mont Blanc Tourismewww.savoie-mont-blanc.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Nicolas-Vanier-Camp-ratra10058 Explorer, film maker and adventurer Nicolas Vanier has chosen the Vercors to set up his Base Camp. His objective is to turn visitors into active eco-players by giving them an ecological experience, living in a house with solar panels, a wood-burning stove and composting toilets, learning to plant tomatoes in the organic kitchen garden, and more…INFORMATIONSCamp Nicolas Vanier, Vassieux-en-Vercorswww.campnicolasvanier.comParc Naturel Régional du Vercorswww.parc-du-vercors.frLa Drôme Tourismewww.ladrometourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Plant-picking-and-working-in-the-fields-ratra10055 Philippe welcomes you to his home in the magnificent setting of the Bauges Nature Park. Stay at his chambres d'hôtes and you can learn how to pick wild plants and turn them into herbal teas and cordials, and you can even help with working in the fields.INFORMATIONSL'Herbier de la Clappe, Le Noyerwww.lherbierdelaclappe.comBauges Nature Parkwww.parcdesbauges.comSavoie Mont Blanc Tourismewww.savoie-mont-blanc.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Drifting-along-ratra10056 Soak up the peace and quiet of a trip along the Savières Canal. On board the paddle boat "Le Chanaz" you follow the course of the canal between the Upper Rhône and the Lac du Bourget, and the journey is all the more enjoyable because the boat runs on a silent and non-polluting electric motor.   INFORMATIONS Chanaz Croisières : www.chanaz-croisieres.fr Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com   http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-An-extraordinary-garden--ratra10065 Created 25 years ago, the Garden of 5 Senses in Yvoire is a very different kind of garden.Here, each part of the garden is connected with one of our senses. Visitors pass fruit trees and old varieties of roses, aromatic plants, the garden of colours, and more… exploring on a stroll around a kind of maze, cleverly designed so that they can't get lost… And the icing on the cake: Yvoire is officially recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France, on the shore of Lake Geneva.INFORMATIONSJardin des 5 Sens, Yvoirewww.jardin5sens.netYvoire : www.yvoiretourism.comSavoie Mont Blanc Tourismewww.savoie-mont-blanc.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Chamonix-Mont-Blanc-ratra10060 In Chamonix, the Montenvers is more than a legend… Using the train, for around a hundred years holidaymakers, mountain-lovers, hikers and experienced mountaineers have been coming from all over the world to admire or walk on another legend of the Mont Blanc region: the Mer de Glace, the longest glacier in France.INFORMATIONSChamonix : www.chamonix.comCompagnie du Mont Blanc : www.compagniedumontblanc.frSavoie Mont Blanc Tourisme :www.savoie-mont-blanc.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Water-garden-ratra10066 On the edge of Lake Geneva, accessed by solar-powered boat, the Pré Curieux water garden is entirely dedicated to the protection of water and wetlands. It also tries to promote a different image of lakes and marshes, so often ignored by the public…INFORMATIONSLe Pré Curieux, Evian : www.precurieux.comEvian : www.ville-evian.comSavoie Mont Blanc Tourismewww.savoie-mont-blanc.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth--ratra10057 These caves deep down below the surface contain a vast network of underground rivers, cascading pools, magnificent cathedrals, strange concretions and huge halls with evocative names such as the Fountain of the Virgin, the Artists' Gallery and the Kings' Table. An experience that combines geology, archaeology and speleology, on this visit you will explore an entire underground world, laid out and illuminated in a magical way!INFORMATIONSGrotte de Saint-Marcel d'Ardèchewww.grottesaintmarcel.comArdèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Countryside-ramble-ratra09003 Just outside Nyons, Jean-Marc Rocheville takes you on a ramble around his estate, enthusing about his love of the taste of good produce. Explore the orchards, vineyards and olive groves of Northern Provence and taste the fruit he grows here.   INFORMATIONS Domaine de Rocheville www.domainerocheville.com   La Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Farm-visit-at-Valloire-gb08110 In Valloire, a pretty ski resort in the Maurienne, the owners of the Ferme de Ladroit consider it their duty to teach people where some of the best local products come from. Which is why they organise tours of their farm, concluding of course with a tasting. When you’re on holiday in the mountains, there’s nothing better than a farm tea!   INFORMATIONS   Ferme de Ladroit www.ferme-de-ladroit.com   Valloire Tourist Office www.valloire.net   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Flight-in-hot-air-balloon-gb08057 INFORMATIONS Air Petit Prince www.airpetitprince.com Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Encounter-with-wolves--gb08100 At Courzieu, 45 minutes from Lyon, visitors can learn – amongst other things – how wolves live and, perhaps, how to appreciate them a little better. How they live in the wild, how they are organised,… or even how the myth of the “big bad wolf” came about. INFORMATIONS Parc animalier de Courzieu www.parc-de-courzieu.fr Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Artistic-walk-gb08103 Deep in the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park, enjoy a combination of sport and culture during a walk along the ’Sentier des Lauzes’. Various works of art are displayed along the footpath, aimed at arousing the curiosity of passing walkers… INFORMATIONS Sur le sentier des lauzes www.surlesentierdeslauzes.fr Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video--Billebaudez-in-the-Beaujolais-Vert-gb08155 The word “billebaudez” only exists in the Beaujolais. It means to ramble, to wander along following the breeze, to follow one’s instinct. The word has subsequently generated an association of local enthusiasts who have created a discovery tour of the Beaujolais via local artisans: furniture makers, restoration of horse-drawn caravans, basket weavers, bee-keepers… INFORMATIONS Association Billebaudez www.billebaudez.com/ Rhône tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Camping-and-Picodon-gb09001 Today at Le Couspeau campsite in the Drôme Provençale, Anne and Raphaëlle set off to visit the goat farm where they can taste the famous Picodon, a small local cheese that has such a distinctive taste it has its own AOC label.   INFORMATIONS Hôtellerie de plein air en Rhône-Alpes www.camping-rhonealpes.com   Camping le Couspeau, Poët-Celard www.couspeau.com   La Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-An-angler-s-delight-gb09006 The Lac du Bourget is not only France’s largest natural lake, it is also the one with the most fish!  It contains 33 different species.  No wonder it attracts lots of anglers…   INFORMATIONS Fédération de pêche en Savoie www.savoiepeche.com   Aix les Bains and Bourget Lake www.aixlesbains.com   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Green-Walk-in-the-Loire-gb08128 Discover the wildlife of the Pays Roannais area via a fascinating walk along the banks of the Roanne-Mably canal in the Loire. You will be able to observe numerous bird species in the silence of the Mably gravel pits. INFORMATIONS Pays Roannais Tourist Office www.leroannais.com Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Tree-top-houses--gb08034 Tree-top houses in the Alps   Les Ecotagnes www.ecotagnes.com   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Camping-and-fishing-in-the-Ain-gb09007 An introduction to lake fishing for the  Manin family who are are holidaying at Le Vieux Moulin campsite in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne... The area, with its one thousand ponds, is the ideal place for this type of activity.   INFORMATIONS Hôtellerie de plein air en Rhône-Alpes www.camping-rhonealpes.com   Camping Le Vieux Moulin, Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne www.camping-vieuxmoulin.com   Guides de pêche de l'Ain www.ainbugey-peche.com   Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Tasty-botanical-walk--gb08093 Set out to discover the Drôme’s wild flora. In the company of a specialist botanist, you will walk, identify the plants, collect what’s needed and at the end of the walk enjoy a taste of some surprisingly delicious flavours. INFORMATIONS L'Arpenteur www.larpenteur-tours.com La Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Gorillas-gb08101 Gorillas and other furry residents are given lots of tender loving care in this Loire-based zoological park. The animals enjoy genuinely affectionate relationships with their keepers. INFORMATIONS Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin la Plaine www.espace-zoologique.com Saint-Etienne Tourist Office www.tourisme-st-etienne.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Bois-de-Paiolive-gb08143 In the Pays des Vans area of southern Ardèche, the woods at Païolive are part of a bizarre natural site. Over time, erosion has carved the rock into animal shapes and giant forms. Children love the place… as do the grown ups! INFORMATIONS Les Vans Tourist Office www.les-vans.com Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Hiking-in-the-Monts-d-Ardeche-Natural-Park-gb08090 The Monts d’Ardèche Natural Park consists of wild, secret landscapes. Set out in the company of "Chemin Faisant" to enjoy a hike along trails. INFORMATIONS Chemin Faisant, in Beaumont www.chemin-faisant.com Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Labeaume-and-its-dolmens-gb08053 INFORMATIONS Pays Ruomsois Tourist Office www.ot-pays-ruomsois.com Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Show-of-birds-in-flight-gb08041 INFORMATIONS   Parc des oiseaux, Villars-les-Dombes (Ain) www.parcdesoiseaux.com   Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Caravan-with-horses-gb08035 Caravan with horses : Unusual discovery of the Drôme area La Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Up-there-in-the-trees-gb08108 The only one of its kind in France, this “property” is at the very least unusual. Set in the middle of woodland, 10 minutes out of the centre of Lyon, you will find cabins perched high up in the branches. Come here to meet up with family members or work colleagues for a special occasion or for a business meeting – all in complete silence and calm.   INFORMATIONS   La Cabane de Lyon, Cityaventure www.cityaventure.com   Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Animal-s-paradise-gb08043 INFORMATIONS   Parc de Merlet, Les Houches www.parcdemerlet.com   Les Houcheswww.leshouches.com   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Observation-of-marmots--gb08017 INFORMATIONS Vanoise National Park www.vanoise.com Savoie Mont Blanc tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com Advita Productions www.advita.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Observing-Nature-gb08032 INFORMATIONS FRAPNA www.frapna.org Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-VIEWING-ARDECHE-gb08002 Viewing Ardèche Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-VIEWING-HAUTE-SAVOIE-gb08003 Viewing Haute Savoie Savoie Mont Blanc tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-VIEWING-ISERE-gb08004 Viewing Isère Isère Tourisme www.isere-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-VIEWING-SAVOIE-gb08005 Viewing Savoie Savoie Mont Blanc tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-VIEWING-DROME-gb08001 Viewing Drome La Drôme tourisme www.drome-tourism.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com