Leisure Activities in the Rhone Alpes Region of France

Tourist trains run on picturesque lines in La Mure (Isère), Tournon-Lamastre (Ardèche) and Montenvers in Chamonix. Take time out to discover the fantastic views differently.

Ride the cable cars

Mountain resort are another good way to make the very most of the mountains! There are many ways, including the Aiguille du Midi and Salève .

Lake and river cruising

Cruises are just fabulous on the lakes of Annecy, Le Bourget and Geneva, on the Saône, the Rhône, the Isère and many other rivers and streams.

Safari park adventures

Animal lovers will really enjoy the area's Safari parks. Come and discover the world of the lions in the Peaugres Safari Park in the Ardèche or the gorillas in Saint-Martin-la-Plaine in the Loire. In the Villars-les-Dombes Ornithological Park in the Ain, you can see hundreds of species of birds.
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Subterranean visits

Excursions to the caverns of the area and in particular Aven d'Orgnac in the Ardèche or the Grottes de la Balme and Choranche in Isère are always impressive.

Family Outings

Amusement parks like Walibi Rhône-Alpes are fun for the whole family with so many things to do for the whole family!

Relaxing gardens

Places of discovery and piece and quiet, many parks and gardens are often of such a creative imagination. The Secret Gardens in Rumilly and the Five Senses park in Ivoire, Haute-Savoie, are simply superb. Others like the Chanoussia garden at the Col du Petit St Bernard in Savoie and the Herb Garden at la Garde-Adhémar in the Drôme protect are just fantastic.