Rhône-Alpes
This region is located in the east of France. It borders Germany and Switzerland. Some major cities are Lyon and Grenoble.
![Rhone-Alpes](RhoneAlps.jpg)
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.![Mont Blanc](mont_blanc.jpg)
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.
![horloge sonaire](horloge%20solaire.jpg)
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.
![fort du saint eynard](fort%20du%20saint%20eynard.jpg)
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.
![textile museum](textile%20museum.jpg)