Editor's Choice

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes offers a diverse range of cultural and natural landmarks, from the urban art of Lyon to the high-altitude landscapes of the Alps. This selection highlights the region's industrial heritage at the Maison des Canuts silk museum and the cinematic legacy of the Lumière brothers. Visitors can explore one of Europe’s largest trompe-l'œil murals, Le Mur des Canuts, or visit the 19th-century Fort de Feyzin. Natural highlights include the Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier on the Mont Blanc massif, and the recreational waters of Lac des Sapins.

Le Mur Des Canuts

Considered one of the largest murals in Europe, its art is sure to leave you to marvel at the sight.

Mer de Glace

The Mer de Glace is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps.

The Maison des Canuts

The Maison des Canuts is a small, hidden museum that offers a great recapitulation of the history of silk weaving in Lyon.

Lumiere Museum

The Institut Lumière is a French organisation, based in Lyon, for the promotion and preservation of aspects of French film making.

Fort de Feyzin

The Fort Feyzin is a fort built between 1875 and 1877 in Feyzin. It is one of the forts of the second belt of forts around Lyon and more…

Lac des Sapins

Lac des Sapins is a beautiful, clean and accessible lake for those long, hot days when one wishes to dip into cold water.