Rhone Alpes

Skiing in the Alpes, snow information and resorts. Heavy industry along the Rhone, but alos agriculture, wine with Beaujolais and Cote du Rhone. Lyon had important silk production. Coal from Etienne.Important road, rail and fluvial network

Although there have been people in Rhone-Alpes since pre-historic times, the earliest recorded settlers of the region were the Celts. Cities such as Lyon (Lugdunum in Latin after the Celtic God Lugh) were founded by them and the region traded with both northern and southern Europe. Most of the area became part of Roman territory during the invasion of Gaul led by Julius Caesar and was at various times part of the regions of Lugdunensis and Gallia. Lyon itself became a major Roman city.

The region, excepting Savoy, was part of the Merovingian and Carolingian Kingdoms before becoming a royal territory under the Capetians. As it became a royal territory early on in French history, its history has not differed much from France since.

Lyon is noted as a gastronomic center of France and specialities served in its bouchons include Lyon sausage, salami, tripe and quenelles (fish balls). In the east of the region the food has an Alpine flavour with dishes such as fondue and raclette common. The region is also famous for its Bresse poultry and the many varieties of cheese including Tomme de Savoie, Bleu de Bresse, Reblochon and Vacherin. Chartreuse liquor is made in the region.

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List of properties updated May, 15, 2008

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SimplyGites currently has 1 Site(s) being advertised in Rhone Alpes

L'ancienne Fromagerie

Site Ref: 6700096


This unique and beautiful house forms part of the old nineteenth century cheese dairy, which has been entirely renovated and was completed at the begining of 2007. It comprises of three bedrooms ...

Clos Moccand, Samoens, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, 74340


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