http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/ http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-From-antiquity-to-modern-art-ratra11032 The Musée des Beaux-Arts is in a 17th century former abbey in the heart of Lyon. As soon as you cross the threshold you'll be drawn in to the serene surroundings of the garden featuring sculptures by great masters. The collections – on show in 70 rooms – offer an exceptional panorama stretching from antiquity to modern art and featuring major works. Objects from ancient Egypt, paintings, sculptures, graphic arts and more; each of your visits will be met with new discoveries. Here is a taste of what you'll see…INFORMATIONS Musée des Beaux-arts de Lyon  www.mba-lyon.frLyon : www.lyon-france.comRhône Tourisme : www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Children-of-Izieu-Memorial-ratra11012 The purpose of this memorial is also to welcome visitors and ensure the terrible mistakes of the past are never repeated. By telling the story of the Jewish children of Izieu, rounded up, deported and murdered in 1944, and keeping their memory alive, its aim is to inform and educate the public about crimes against humanity.   INFORMATIONS Children of Izieu Memorialwww.memorializieu.eu Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Grignan-ratra10064 This village and its château have come to symbolise Provençale Drôme. The famous letter-writing aristocrat the Marquise de Sévigné made it her haven of peace, and the village's narrow streets still ring with the sound of her footsteps.INFORMATIONSPays de Grignanwww.tourisme-paysdegrignan.comLa Drôme Tourismewww.ladrometourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.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-City-of-Design-gb08116 Over the last 10 years, Saint-Etienne has become THE city of design, enjoying international as well as national renown. This film explains why and how the city won its reputation.   INFORMATIONS   Cité du Design www.citedudesign.com Saint-Etienne Tourist Office www.tourisme-st-etienne.com   Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Silk-worm-farm-at-the-chateau-ratra10047 The splendid 15th-century Château des Roure in the southern Ardèche is home to a silk-worm farm, a reminder of the château's glorious past as a fortress on the ancient Pont d'Arc road. INFORMATIONSChâteau des Roure, La Bastide-de-Viracwww.chateaudesroure.comArdèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Hills-and-traboules--ratra11017 La Croix-Rousse Hill in Lyon is riddled with hidden treasures. From the 'Big Stone' at the top to the 'traboules', hidden passageways running right through the middle of houses, Fabienne will take you on a tour of this hilly district so typical of Lyon and its history that the locals think of themselves as "Croix-Roussiens" first and Lyonnais second!INFORMATIONS Lyon www.lyon-france.comwww.monweekendalyon.comRhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Unusual-creations-ratra10025   Driftwood is the branches and tree trunks that wash up on the beaches and banks of our rivers and streams. Céline, an artist who has settled in Privas in the Ardèche, gives driftwood a second life, turning it into works of art. In her hands, mirrors, lampshades and other accessories take on a unique appearance which is both rustic and elegant.INFORMATIONSCéline Martaresch, Belle de BranchesArdèche Tourisme Rhône-Alpes Tourisme http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Grand-Cercle-Casino-ratra10054 The Grand Cercle Casino in Aix-les-Bains is much more than a big gaming hall. Built during the second half of the 19th century, its architecture and decoration make it a remarkable monument.Not to be missed are the outstanding ceiling mosaics in the slot machine hall (300 m² and 3,500,000 enamel cubes!) and the old theatre. Get a taste of this amazing place here...INFORMATIONSCasino Grand Cerclewww.casinograndcercle.comAix-les-Bainswww.aixlesbains.comSavoie Mont Blanc Tourismewww.savoie-mont-blanc.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Roman-Vienne-ratra11028 It was the Roman Empire that created the glory and wealth of Vienne. From that era it has retained one of the richest archaeological heritages in France: the Roman Theatre, where the famous "Jazz à Vienne" festival is held every year, the Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Garden of Cybele and more… And with lots of interest from other periods such as the Cathedral of St-Maurice and the St-André-le-Bas cloister, Vienne is officially recognised as a City of Art and History. We take a look around…INFORMATIONS Vienne Tourisme : www.vienne-tourisme.com Isère Tourisme : www.isere-tourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Brilliant-inventors-gb08130 Famous the world over, the Lumière brothers were born in Lyon. The invention of cinematography in 1895 proved to be a genuine revolution. This museum, established in the brothers’ family home and also in the 'Hangar du 1er film', tells the life history of these birlliant inventors. INFORMATIONS Institut Lumière, cinema museum www.institut-lumiere.org Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Charlieu-ratra10061 The medieval village of Charlieu in the Loire departement has admirably preserved and promoted the reminders of its rich past. The former abbey, the Couvent des Cordeliers monastery, the Church of St Philibert, the narrow back streets and the old houses all remain to remind visitors of the local history.INFORMATIONS Charlieu : www.ville-charlieu.frPays Roannais : www.leroannais.comLoire Tourismewww.loiretourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-See-the-other-side-of-Lyon-ratra10052 Want to have an entirely different experience of the city? Why not spend a few hours in the company of a Lyon City Greeter? The Greeters are local people who simply love their city and will take you to all the places of interest, their home district and their favourite spots.   INFORMATIONS Lyon City Greeterwww.lyoncitygreeter.com Lyon : www.lyon-france.comRhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.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-The-Beaujolais-Wine-Trail-ratra10069 Exploring the Beaujolais along the brand new Beaujolais Wine Trail will give you the opportunity to admire the famous-name vineyards of course, but also to discover the golden-hued Pierres Dorées region and stop off now and again at vineyards and wine cellars for a spot of wine tasting… in moderation of course! Please note: you can download the route onto your GPS, enabling you to follow the route and obtain useful tourist information.   INFORMATIONS Office de tourisme de Beaujeu www.beaujeu.comOffice de tourisme de Villefranche Beaujolaiswww.villefranche-beaujolais.frRhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Valence-rich-heritage-ratra11026 INFORMATIONSValence : www.valencetourisme.comLa Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme  www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com 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-Vogue-and-its-chateau--ratra11023 At the foot of limestone cliffs lining the River Ardèche, the character village of Vogüé is dominated by its château, the origins of which date back to the late 12th century. The château's splendid renovated halls are a regular venue for plastic arts exhibitions.INFORMATIONSChâteau de Vogüé : chateaudevogue.netArdèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Discovery-cruise--gb09016 What better way to discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage found along the shoreline of Lac du Bourget than to take a boat trip. Enjoy the wildness of the water's edge around France's largest natural lake, and also stop off to visit the abbaye de Hautecombe, one of Savoie's treasures. INFORMATIONS Office de Tourisme d'Aix-Les-Bainswww.aixlesbains.com Savoie Mont Blanc Tourismewww.savoie-mont-blanc.com  http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Saint-John-s-Cathedral-Lyon-ratra11019 Saint John's Cathedral takes pride of place in the heart of Vieux Lyon, and is one of the gems of Lyon's religious heritage. Listen to John's passionate account of his story.INFORMATIONS Cathédrale St-Jean, Lyonhttp://cathedrale-lyon.cef.frLyon : www.lyon-france.comRhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Benisson-Dieu-Abbey-ratra11007 La Bénisson-Dieu is a Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century and one of the three principal religious sites in the Roanne region.A building typical of the period of transition between Romanesque and Gothic architecture, it features frescoes, statues, carvings and antique stained-glass windows in grisaille with a beautiful rose window, plus a remarkable glazed-tile roof.INFORMATIONS Bénisson-Dieu Abbeyabbaye.benisson.dieu.free.frPays Roannaiswww.leroannais.comLoire Tourismewww.loiretourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-The-entire-history-of-painting-ratra11020 Since it was founded in 1798, the Musée de Grenoble has amassed a host of priceless collections, making it today one of Europe's most prestigious art museums.From Rubens to Matisse, Gauguin to Picasso and Ingres to Léger and including contemporary works too, visitors can journey uninterrupted through the entire history of Western painting from the 14th century to the modern day, seeing foremost works from each period.INFORMATIONS Musée de Grenoble www.museedegrenoble.frGrenoble Tourisme www.grenoble-tourisme.comIsère Tourismewww.isere-tourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Another-side-to-Lyon-s-Fourviere-Basilica-ratra11006 Perched on top of its hill, Fourvière Basilica watches over Lyon. Discover a rarely-seen side of this symbol of the capital of the Gauls on the basilica rooftops, for an amazing panorama of the city stretching beyond to the Alps.   INFORMATIONS Fourvière Basilicawww.fourviere.orgLyon : www.lyon-france.comRhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Arcabas-and-religious-art-ratra11016 Arcabas, whose real name is Jean-Marie Pirot, has worked for more than 30 years to fill the little church in Saint-Hugues-en-Chartreuse with 111 works of art. Listen to the story of this unique attraction, both a church and a museum, which is today one of France's masterpieces of modern religious art.INFORMATIONS St-Hugues en Chartreuse Churchwww.saint-hugues-arcabas.frChartreuse Tourismewww.chartreuse-tourisme.comIsère Tourismewww.isere-tourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Stay-in-an-art-gallery--ratra11009 In Valence, Diane and Henri-Jean have completely restored a splendid 15th-century town house in the old centre of town. They have turned it into not only a chambres d'hôtes and apartments for rent but also an art gallery, with works on show along the long corridors, up the staircases and in the bedrooms. The result is staggeringly beautiful, makes and a decidedly unusual place to stay.INFORMATIONSMaison de La Pra, Valencewww.maisondelapra.comValence Tourisme : www.valencetourisme.comLa Drôme Tourismewww.ladrometourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Experience-the-magic-of-the-traboules-ratra11033 Exploring the famous traboules of Lyon is the only way to soak up the atmosphere of these magical passageways which people have been using since time immemorial. So many secret plots have been hatched and dark deals done that an air of mystery lingers around them. Vieux Lyon has no fewer than 60 traboules and in all there are nearly 400 all over the city!INFORMATIONS Lyon : www.lyon-france.comwww.monweekendalyon.comRhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Antraigues-a-village-of-character-ratra10046 The first village in the Ardèche to be awarded the "Village de Caractère" label, Antraigues is perched on a rocky spur overlooking the River Volane, in stunning countryside. The best way to explore is by wandering through the paved streets, covered passageways and village square, which still ring to the voice of the famous singer-songwriter Jean Ferrat, who fell in love with the village and adopted it as his home, as a host of other artists have done.INFORMATIONSAntraigues sur Volanewww.antraigues.orgArdèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Montelimar-ratra11024 INFORMATIONSMontélimar : www.montelimar-tourisme.comLa Drôme Tourismewww.ladrometourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-A-visit-to-Bourg-en-Bresse-ratra10071 The capital of the departement of Ain is a charming town that is home to some amazing hidden heritage treasures. Brou Monastery is the highlight, but you shouldn't miss the old centre and its superb 14th- and 15th-century medieval houses. And you must of course stop off to taste the famous Bresse chicken, the only poultry in the world to have an "Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée" (a great quality label) !   INFORMATIONS Bourg-en-Bresse Tourismewww.bourgenbressetourisme.fr Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Atmosphere-atmosphere--ratra10051 Originally opened in Grenoble in 1739, the Café de la Table Ronde is the second oldest café in France after Le Procope in Paris. With its tin counter and 18th-century mirrors and chandeliers, the décor here is a marvellous reflection of the feel of this place of tradition and sociability, which was frequented by famous faces in the days when the café was the literary and artistic meeting place of the capital of the Dauphiné. Come and take a table in this place alive with history and enjoy some regional and traditional specialities.INFORMATIONSCafé-restaurant de la Table Ronde, Grenoblewww.restaurant-tableronde-grenoble.comGrenoble : www.grenoble-tourisme.comIsère Tourismewww.isere-tourisme.comRhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Overnight-in-a-Loire-chateau-gb09013 Fancy living the life of a château-owner for a weekend? That’s certainly possible in the Loire, where a number of owners welcome guests to their châteaux for a romantic break. Like at the Château du Mont in the Roanne area, where you have a choice of five guest rooms.INFORMATIONSChâteau du Mont, St-Nizier-sous-Charlieuwww.chateaudumont.fr Nuit au château dans la Loirewww.loire-nuitauchateau.com Loire Tourismewww.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourismewww.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-Ambronay-Abbey-ratra11022 Known for its festival of baroque music, Ambronay with its splendid abbey founded in the 9th century is an important centre for early music. With the European Baroque Academy, artists in residence and a centre for cultural events it is an important melting pot of experimentation and creation.INFORMATIONS Ambronay : www.ambronay.org Ain Tourisme : www.ain-tourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Get-to-the-heart-of-matter-ratra10013 Enter the world of the infinitely small and get close to what lies at the heart of matter with a visit to CERN. The European Organization for Nuclear Research, on the French-Swiss border just outside Geneva, is the biggest centre for particle-physics research in the world. It was here that the Internet was invented. Yes, contrary to popular belief, it was not the Americans who developed the Internet. CERN also has the most powerful particle accelerator in the world!INFORMATIONSCERN, Geneva Ain TourismeRhône-Alpes Tourisme http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Mirmande-gb08047 INFORMATIONS   Mirmande Tourist Office www.officetourismemirmande.com   La Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-The-Middle-Ages-for-real-gb08157 Become a knight, a lord, a transcriber or a troubadour for the day… At the Parc de Salva Terra in the Monts du Lyonnais, visitors travel back in time to experience life in the Middle Ages. INFORMATIONS Parc de Salva Terra www.salva-terra.com Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Grenoble-in-summer-gb08051 INFORMATIONS Grenoble Tourist Office www.grenoble-isere.info Isère Tourisme www.isere-tourisme.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-Laboule-the-artists-village-in-the-Ardeche-ratra10024 Since the 70s countless artists and craftsmen and women have come to the village of Laboule in the southern Ardèche in search of inspiration. Painters, potters, wood carvers, jewellers and others too open up their workshops and studios to visitors, for an enriching experience.   INFORMATIONS   Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Annecy-gb08049 INFORMATIONS   Annecy Tourist Office www.lac-annecy.com   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Lyon-and-silk-gb08060 INFORMATIONS Maison des Canuts www.maisondescanuts.com Soierie Vivante www.soierie-vivante.asso.fr Lyon Tourist Office www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-gb08113 Anne Grenier’s work reflects her whole life story. Based in Charmes sur Rhône, about 30 km from Valence, the artist works with all types of materials to create exclusive items: mirrors, pictures, decorative objects… INFORMATIONS Atelier Anne Grenier www.annegrenier.com Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Unassailable--ratra10008 The 5 fortresses of the Barrière de l'Esseillon around the village of Aussois were built in the early 19th century to protect Savoy from the covetous ambitions of neighbouring countries. Visiting them we experience the atmosphere of military strongholds of days gone by.   INFORMATIONS   Aussois www.aussois.com   FACIM, guided tours www.savoie-patrimoine.fr   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Traditional-skills-gb08141 The traditional clog is definitely still around. José Cid, a craftsman based in Lescheroux in the Ain, carries on the clog-making tradition, one of the Bresse’s specialities. INFORMATIONS Les Sabotiers Bressans www.sabotiers-bressans.com Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Walking-sticks-ratra10002 Cédric Boursier lives in Entre-Deux-Guiers in the Chartreuse Nature Park. He makes walking sticks, continuing this traditional and rare skill (there are only 2 stick-makers in France) which has been going for 110 years. His sticks are works of art!   INFORMATIONS Chartreuse Tourisme www.chartreuse-tourisme.com   Isère Tourisme www.isere-tourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-City-gite-with-character-gb09015 Located at the bottom of the Tour Rose, one of Vieux Lyon’s trademark sites, this picturesque gite offers guests a chance to stay in beautifully appointed surroundings at the heart of the Renaissance district, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.   INFORMATIONS   Clévacances Rhône-Alpes www.clevacances-rhone-alpes.comGîte Lyon Renaissancewww.lyon-renaissance.com Lyon : www.lyon-france.com Rhône Tourisme : www.rhonetourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Carthusian-monastery-transformed-into-a-village-gb08129 The village of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez sits almost entirely within the walls of a former Carthusian monastery dating back to the medieval period. It is one of the most lively and intriguing sites of the Pilat natural park, largely thanks to the enthusiasm of its residents and the high quality of its restoration work. What’s more, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez also bears the title “Plus beau Village de France". INFORMATIONS Sainte-Croix en Jarez http://saintecroix42.free.fr Saint-Etienne Tourist Office www.tourisme-st-etienne.com Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Grenoble-s-fountains-gb08150 Romantic, ornamental, modern, commemorative,… there are fountains everywhere in Grenoble. A quick tour of some of the best... INFORMATIONS Grenoble www.grenoble-isere.info Isère Tourisme www.isere-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Sculptures-ratra10015 Pierre-Louis is a former goat farmer from the Ardèche, who gradually started to make sculptures out of agricultural equipment. Since 2000 he has been devoting himself to his art full time, with impressive results as we're sure you will agree! INFORMATIONSPierre-Louis Chipon, Vesseaux www.azarts.fr/chiponArdèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.comRhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Thomas-and-Peggy-at-the-Musee-d-Art-Moderne-gb08153 France’s second largest modern art museum after the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Musée d'Art Moderne in Saint Etienne is the destination for Thomas and Peggy. One of the main things you’ll learn is the difference between modern art and contemporary art. The site bears the “Tourisme et Handicap” (Tourism & disabilities) label.   INFORMATIONS Musée d'Art Moderne de Saint-Etienne Métropole www.mam-st-etienne.fr Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Vienna-during-the-Roman-period-gb08131 Many, many centuries ago, Vienne was a wealthy city with a population of 30,000. Its strategic location on the banks of the river Rhône was obviously a contributing factor. The amazing collections and ruins found at the gallo-roman site and museum in Saint-Romain-en-Gal, situated immediately opposite the city, plunge us into the daily life of an ancient civilisation. INFORMATIONS Musée gallo-romain de St-Romain en Gal www.musees-gallo-romains.com Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Light-Festival-in-Lyon-gb08009 Lyon Tourist Office www.lyon-france.com Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Conflans-medieval-town-gb08111 Whilst economic development has definitely benefited neighbouring Albertville, not far away the tiny medieval town of Conflans, occupied since Roman times, has concentrated its efforts on promoting its fascinating heritage.   INFORMATIONS   Albertville-Conflans Tourist Office www.albertville.com   FACIM (guided tours) www.savoie-patrimoine.fr   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Monsters-and-gargoyles-gb08087 Look up and admire the monsters and gargoyles that decorate Lyon’s churches and cathedrals. An unusual way to explore the city’s old districts and to learn about its history. INFORMATIONS Lyon Tourist Office www.lyon-france.com Rhône Tourisme rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Jewel-of-the-Gorges-de-la-Loire-gb08098 Just 15 km from Saint-Etienne, deep in the wild, protected countryside, the village of Saint-Victor-sur-Loire overlooks the stunning site of the Gorges de la Loire. Its impressive heritage of buildings provides an intriguing backdrop to the leisure centre and recreational port on the shores of the river Loire. INFORMATIONS Saint-Etienne Tourist Office www.tourisme-st-etienne.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Breathtaking-views-gb08085 The Bastille cable car in Grenoble, known as “les bulles” because of the shape of their cabins, will whisk you up to the top of the mountain for a stunning view over the surrounding Alpine ranges. INFORMATIONS La Bastille de Grenoble www.bastille-grenoble.com Grenoble Tourist Office www.grenoble-isere-tourisme.com Isère Tourisme www.isere-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Palais-Ideal-du-Facteur-Cheval--gb08094 At Hauterives in northern Drôme, there is the Palais Idéal... Ferdinand Cheval, whose real job was postman but who was also a brilliant builder and a philosopher in his spare time, built his dream construction with his own hands between 1879 and 1912, requiring more than 10,000 days of hard work. This is a truly unique site, with truly unique architecture! INFORMATIONS Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval www.facteurcheval.com La Drôme Tourisme www.ladrometourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-A-treasure-trove-deep-in-the-Ardeche--gb08084 This is a genuine Ali Baba’s cave for antique hunters, both amateur and professional, and bears such a pretty name, "La Brocante aux 4 sous". During your next holiday in the Ardèche region, take the time to visit – you are sure to find some unusual, original objects.   INFORMATIONS   La Brocante aux 4 sous www.brocante-4sous.com   Ardèche Tourisme www.ardeche-guide.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Camping-and-riding-the-bus-in-Lyon-gb09014 Agnès and Samuel, who are enjoying a camping holiday at the Indigo site in Lyon, set off on an open-top bus tour of the city… INFORMATIONS Hôtellerie de plein air en Rhône-Alpeswww.camping-rhonealpes.com Camping Indigo, Lyonwww.camping-indigo.com Voyages Naime : www.voyages-nm.com Rhône Tourisme : www.rhonetourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourismewww.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Traditional-skills-of-the-Haute-Savoie-gb08079 A skill that is unique to the Haute-Savoie, the "Colombes d'Abondance" are handmade out of pine which is also used to make violins. This tradition continues thanks to a handful of local artists.   INFORMATIONS   Colombes d'Abondance http://colombesdabondance.free.fr   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Brou-Monastery--gb08064 The royal monastery at Brou, in the Ain, is one of the treasures of Bourg-en-Bresse : a masterpiece of early 16th C flamboyant gothic art. Monastère Royal de Brou www.culture.gouv.fr Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Musee-des-automates-Grenoble-gb08067 Automaton, musical boxes, puppets, mechanical pianos,… a magical atmosphere. Musée des automates /www.museedesautomatesdegrenoble.fr Isère Tourisme www.isere-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Savoie-s-jewel-gb08088 A guided tour of the cathedral and its treasures. One of Savoie’s major cathedrals, located in the Tarentaise valley in the direction of the area’s famous ski resorts.   INFORMATIONS   Saint Jean de Maurienne Tourist Office www.saintjeandemaurienne.com   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Musee-d-art-moderne-Saint-Etienne-gb08068 The modern art museum of Saint Etienne boasts particularly fine collections (Monet, Magnelli, Picasso, Brauner, Léger...) ; featuring mostly 20th C works of art, as well as a collection of ancient art. Musée d'Art Moderne de Saint-Etienne www.mam-st-etienne.fr St-Etienne Tourist Office www.tourisme-st-etienne.com Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Stores-and-design-gb08062 INFORMATIONS St-Etienne Tourist Office www.tourisme-st-etienne.com Biennale du Design www.citedudesign.com Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.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-Castle-museum-La-Batie-d-Urfe-gb08052 INFORMATIONS   Castle - museum La Bâtie d'Urfé www.loire-musees.fr/batie.htm   Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Chambery-rich-heritage-gb08050 INFORMATIONS   Chambéry Tourist Office www.chambery-tourisme.com   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Perouges-medieval-village-gb08048 INFORMATIONS www.perouges.org/ Ain Tourisme www.ain-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-The-Golden-Stones-Beaujolais-area-gb08046 INFORMATIONS Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées www.tourismepierresdorees.com Pays Beaujolais www.beaujolais.com Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Hat-museum-gb08044 INFORMATIONS Atelier-Musée du Chapeau www.museeduchapeau.com Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Le-Corbusier-s-Heritage-gb08018 INFORMATIONS Le Corbusier - Loire http://lecorbusier.ville-firminy.fr/ Loire Tourisme www.loiretourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Lyon-s-walls-painted--gb08016 INFORMATIONS   Cité Création www.cite-creation.com   Lyon France www.lyon-france.com   Rhône Tourisme www.rhonetourisme.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-City-of-Vienne-gb08015 INFORMATIONS Jazz à Vienne Festival www.jazzavienne.com Vienne Tourisme www.vienne-tourisme.com/ Isère Tourisme www.isere-tourisme.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Les-Folies-du-Lac-music-hall--gb08023 Les Folies du Lac music hall Les folies du Lac www.foliesdulac.fr La Drôme tourisme www.drome-tourism.com Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com http://www.rhonealpes.tv/travel/video-Treasures-of-Savoie-ratra10034 In the Church of Saint Martin de Tour near Bourg Saint Maurice in Savoie we are met by historical guide Jean-Pierre Chevronnet. This is just one of the many churches and chapels dotted along the 20 or so kilometres of the Baroque Trails, featuring treasures of the 17th and 18th centuries.   INFORMATIONS   FACIM (guided tours) www.savoie-patrimoine.fr   Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme www.savoie-mont-blanc.com   Rhône-Alpes Tourisme www.rhonealpes-tourisme.com