Things to see and do Rhônes-Alpes

Here, everything is to be discovered and this is not what will cost you the most expensive! Of course, we will turn the 13 communes that make up the community of the Annecy agglomeration to discover a rich, diverse and singular heritage. But you can also "concentrate" on three specific sites that make it possible to discover all the others better: The Museum-Château, the Palais de l'Ile and Citia exhibition with the Universe of Animation Cinema. Good news for those who want to be tempted by curiosity, these three exhibition and animation sites open their access free of charge every Sunday of the month for all, from October to May. Not to be missed even the rest of the year.

At first glance, Grenoble seems like a new city whose history would have begun with the Olympic Games 50 years ago. And yet.... Grenoble is an ancient city whose history can be told on the cobblestones of its ancient centre. Between the quays of Isère, from rue Lafayette to rue Voltaire, we first discover the nails marking the location of the Roman enclosure of Cularo. From alleys to small squares, Grenoble unveils its mysteries and many buildings with impressive carriage gates. A walk that naturally ends on Place Saint-André in front of the Old Parliament Building.

The Canal Canal in Digoin, a long 55 km long (37 m distance - 10 locks), was built from 1832 to 1838 with the aim of complementing the little navigable course of the Loire. Thus it allowed to develop relations with the North and East of France - expedition of tile, wire and fabrics of Roanne and Charlieu, mineral waters of Saint-Galmier, Vichy or Sail-sous-Couzan…, imported coal from the North, Rouen cotton, ores, Sablons de Nemours for glass plants… - while contributing to the glass. economic growth in the region with the establishment of many plants along its banks (brick, mills, arsenal…). Expanded to the Freycinet template in 1905, it saw at its peak (1938) 3 217 boats carrying 459 304 tonnes of cargo. Before the motorisation, the boats were hâlés by men and horses (or mule) at 12 km a day. However, the appearance of rail and the development of the road network had gradually been due to him and the canal was completely abandoned for freight transport in the s. On the other hand, it has been very successful because it is now very much appreciated for recreational boating. It is connected to the Centre Canal and the side canal to the Loire.

All aboard this mythical little train that takes us on a 15 km line at the foot of the Alps! Breathtaking landscapes, to discover on one of the most spectacular railways of Europe. Arrival at the Monteynard terminus before walking to the Belvédère du Grand Balcon and the panoramic restaurant with a view over the turquoise waters of the lake. On the way back, stop at the Musée de la Mine-Image with underground mining site. An unforgettable trip.

The castle of La Chèze was built in the 13th century and located in such a way as to dominate the town of Cheylard and its surroundings. It has been constantly modified since the end of the Middle Ages until the Renaissance. It became the property of the Tournon de la Chèze until the middle of the 16th century, when the Tersacs took possession of it. It survived the wars of religion and revolts. It was heavily damaged by fire at the end of the Second World War. It was left in ruins until 1989, when an association was created to restore the castle.

Weird, did you say weird? In fact, this museum houses works of popular art. Brut art, naive art, marginal art, rural art. Founded in 1971 by Serge Tekielski, said Candide, a distant cousin of the Cheval Cheval, brocaner, passionate collector. In this beautiful typical house of Bas-Vivarais 200 atypical works, sculptures, paintings, drawings, religious objects, rural objects… A room entirely devoted to the works of Gérard Lattier, a contemporary painter born in 1937. Today his wife Madeleine continues to make us discover this collection.

For over 60 years, the Chaudron d'Or has been producing nougat in copper cauldrons with high quality products: lavender honey of Drôme, almonds of Spain, Sicilian pistachio, vanilla of Réunion. And that doesn't have a price! If it has one, it is still very reasonable for such quality. You are advised to visit the factory in order to treat your eyes and prepare your taste buds. We also love this, because while keeping the Pot, it innovates in communication and presentation. And under the language which festival! Let's take the tender nougats with fine chocolates, they are déclinent by black melting, moka, chocolate chocolate flavoured with orange. We also enjoy this incredible spread of nougat, developed by a better worker in France, the world's best-selling pastry champion, as well as the delicious reception in this gourmet house located in the city near the tourist office.