France Rhone-Alpes

Annecy is a commune in the Rhone-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy. Sometimes called "Venice of the Alps", this idyllic and touristic representation comes from its two canals and the Thiou river lying through the old city and whose initial role was to protect the city and to empower its handicrafts.

Lyon is a city in east-central France in the Rhone-Alpes region. The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as an important area for the production and weaving of silk and in modern times has developed a reputation as the capital of gastronomy in France. It has a significant role in the history of cinema due to Auguste and Louis Lumire, who invented the cinematographe in Lyon.

Evian-les-Bains or Evian is a commune in the Rhone-Alpes region in south-eastern France. A high-market holiday resort and spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva, it has been visited, over two centuries, by royalty such as Kings Edward VII and George V of the United Kingdom and King Farouk of Egypt, and celebrities such as countess Anna de Noailles and Marcel Proust. The town is home to Évian mineral water, which adds significantly to the economy, together with the Casino d'Evian, the largest themed casino in Europe, and the Evian Royal Resort.

Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isere. Located in the Rhone-Alpes region. The proximity of the mountains, as well as its size, has led to the city being known in France as the "Capital of the Alps". The Bastille, an ancient series of fortifications on the mountainside overlooking Grenoble on the northern side is visible from many points in the city. The Bastille is one of Grenoble's most visited tourist attractions and provides a good vantage point over the town below and the surrounding mountains.

Val d'Isere is a commune in southeastern France. It is on the border of the Vanoise National Park created in 1963. Val d'Isere regularly hosts World Cup alpine events, usually for the men in early December, and hosted the World Championships in 2009. It is located in the Savoie region with good transport links in and out of Lyon, Geneva and Chambery. The western and central areas of Val d'Isère are most recognizable by their "chalet" architecture, while in the eastern part of the town high-rise architecture dominates the landscape. Along with nearby Tignes the area forms part of the "l'Espace Killy", the self-titled "Most Beautiful Ski Area in the World".

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc or, more commonly, Chamonix is a commune in the Rhone-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and most notably the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and is known as the "gateway to the European Cascades".

Chambery is a city located in the Rhone-Alpes region in southeastern France. Main sights in Chambery include : Château de Chambéry, the first counts of Savoy settled into an existing fortress in 1285 and expanded it in the early-14th century to serve as a residence, seat of power and administration. Today, the political administration of the department of Savoie is located in the castle, and it is open for tours and concerts. The Fontaine des Elephants ("Elephants Fountain") is the most famous landmark in Chambery. It was built in 1838. The monumental fountain has strikingly realistic sculptures of the head and forelimbs of four life size elephants truncated into the base of a tall column in the shape of the savoyan (savoyarde) cross, topped by a statue of de Boigne.

Valence is a commune in southeastern France. Valence has been recognized as one of the French Towns and Lands of Art and History and has been given a high "four flowers" rating as a tourist destination by the Concours des villes et villages fleuris. Valence has beautiful monuments such as the Maison des Tetes, built between 1528 and 1532 by Antoine de Dorne, the Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral, built between 1063 and 1099 under the leadership of Bishop Gontard and also the monumental fountain, designed by the architect Eugene Poitoux. The city has many historical monuments, most of which are in Vieux Valence.

Aix-les-Bains is a commune in the Savoie department in the Rhone-Alpes region in south-eastern France. Rising from the shores of the largest natural lake of glacial origin in France, the Lac du Bourget, this resort is one of the important French spa towns, and has the largest fresh water marina in France. Aix-les-Bains shines on a national scale through a number of assets such as the national thermal baths, tourism and the national Musilac festival.

Bourg-en-Bresse is a commune in eastern France. The church of Notre-Dame, 16th century, has a facade built in the Renaissance; other parts of the church are Gothic. In the interior there are stalls of the 16th century. The other public buildings, including a handsome prefecture, are modern. The town hall contains a library and the Lorin Museum with a collection of pictures, while another museum has a collection of old costumes and ornaments characteristic of Bresse. Among the statues in the town there is one of historian Edgar Quinet, a native of Bourg.

Courchevel is the name of a ski resort located in the French Alps, in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes region. It is a part of Les Trois Vallees, the largest linked ski area in the world. It is renowned for its excellent lift system which is virtually queue free, even at the busiest of times. Courchevel is also known for its fine dining. It's the ski resort with the most Michelin starred restaurants.

Megeve is a commune in the Rhone-Alpes region in south-eastern France with a population of over 4,000 residents. The town is well-known due to its popularity as a ski resort near the Mont-Blanc in the French Alps. Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to Saint-Moritz by the Rothschilds, it was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps. Originally it was a prime destination for the French Aristocracy. It remains one of the most famous and fancy ski resorts in the world.