Rhône-Alpes
This region is located in the east of France. It borders Germany and Switzerland. Some major cities are Lyon and Grenoble.
Main Tourist Attractions
- Mont Blanc
- Horloge Sonaire
- Fort du Saint Eynard
- Textile Museum
Mont BlancAt
15,800 feet, Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe
and one of the most visited sites in France. You can take a 2-day
hiking trip to the summit in the summer. Many nearby resorts offer
skiing and snowboarding during the winter.Horloge Sonaire
The
Horloge Sonaire is a 17th century sundial. It is one of the most
visited sites in Grenoble. It accurately displays the solar time and
month and the zodiac sign.
Fort du Saint EynardThis
fort was built in the 19th century to defend Grenoble. It is located on
top of a cliff and can be reached by a gondola ride over the
Isère River. It offers a great view of Grenoble and the surrounding
area.
Textile Museum
This
is one of the most visited tourist sites in Lyon. It has a collection
of over 1,000 textile samples from around the world. Lyon is a center
for textile in France.