EXPLORE AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES
Alpine Peaks, Gastronomy & Volcanic Landscapes
From Lyon’s culinary brilliance to the soaring peaks of Mont Blanc, this region offers an extraordinary mix of alpine beauty, rich heritage, and diverse landscapes.
A handpicked collection of French destinations, mixing the classic highlights with hidden gems, personally discovered by founder Sonia Jones through years of exploring France.
Moulins
Capital of Bourbonnais
Step into a thousand years of history in Moulins, the charming capital of Bourbonnais. Explore its historic streets, museums, and guided tours, and uncover the stories of the powerful Bourbon family and the region they shaped. Sonia’s must see Centre national du costume et de la scene (museum dedicated to stage costumes and sets.)
Annecy
The Venice of the Alps
Wander through Annecy’s medieval old town, where cobblestone streets wind past pastel-coloured buildings, quaint shops, and cafés. Meandering canals reflect the city’s storybook beauty. Beyond the lake, the surrounding mountains offer hiking and biking trails for all levels, while paragliding gives thrill-seekers stunning aerial views of the city and lake.
Savoie Mont Blanc
Culture in the Mountains
In Savoie and Haute-Savoie, soaring peaks meet rich heritage: glaciers, castles, churches, and villages. Explore Dukes’ castles, Baroque trails, and artisan crafts—from jewellery to pottery. Here, mountain culture lives in every event, every path, and every hand that keeps tradition alive. Megeve – Sonia’s Alpine Jewel year-round – Ski its pristine slopes in winter or hike and bike in summer, all from a stunning village full of charm and alpine elegance.
Lyon
France’s Gastronomic Capital
Cradled between the Rhône and Saône, charms with tree-lined riverbanks, bustling markets, traboules and historic streets. Explore Vieux Lyon’s medieval squares, Croix-Rousse’s silk heritage, and set off on countless cruises and barge journeys that begin here.
Ardèche
Rivers, Caves & Adventure
Discover the Ardèche River, Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Aven d’Orgnac,(subterranean cavity classed as a Grand Site de France) and prehistoric art at Chauvet 2 Cave. Explore charming villages, vineyards, and wildlife, ride the Ardèche Train through the Doux Gorges, and enjoy river adventures from scenic paddling to thrilling white‑water sports in the Vallée de l’Ardèche.
Scenes from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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