Savoie
This department lying on the south – east side of the region Rhône-Alpes is a real paradise for the lovers of all mountain sport activities. The most beautiful ski resorts, the best equipped domain in the world: Tignes, Val d’Isère, Courchevel (the most luxurious also!)
Lakes, rivers and Vanoise’s natural park.
Chambéry, located on the road Lyon and Italy offers an innovative university and an ultramodern media library ( Espace Malraux).
Rhône
Lyon, the second city of France has got a cultural, commercial, scientific and gastronomic influence.
Its prestigious historic past, its finest monuments, churches, museums, the list is unlimited ….
Lyon is the first gastronomic region of France thanks to the extreme variety of its quality products.
The meals, in Lyon, are precious instants of discussion, entertainment and tradition. It is a lifestyle, simply!
Loire
This department located in the south-west side of Lyon offers a contrasted landscape : mounts, specially the Mounts du Lyonnais (1000 m) and valleys,
No artistic wealth but forests and the park of Pilat which allows to enjoy the natural treasures.
Saint Etienne has forgotten its past of industrial city dedicated to the coal to develop and to enhance the quality of the environment : A successful mission !
Saint Etienne became a large-scale university town.
Isère
This department located in the south -east side welcomes the dedicated mountain and hike aficionados in its wide range of ski resorts.
The Massif of Vercors with its abysses and its caves attracts the experienced speleologists.
Grenoble, Olympic city of 1968, became in several years an industrial and university metropolis.
Haute Savoie
The Haute-Savoie and the most prestigious mountain of France: Mont Blanc (4807 m). The massif of Mont Blanc attracts the international tourism by the beauty of its landscapes, the reputation of Chamonix, the most ancient mountain resort.
Annecy and its lake in very pure waters and of a transparent blue.
A department seducing by all its sport activities, cultural assets and specially dedicated to followers of peace and serenity.
Drôme
A foretaste of Provence and Mediterranean landscapes.
In this department of the south -east side, we leave the rough climate of mountains to discover the beautiful valley of the Rhône, domain of fruits and wines: famous Côtes-du-Rhône!
Enjoy the sunny days without mistral, ( this north wind ) to visit the fortresses of Crussol, the Tower of Albon.
Studies in Valencia will allow you to combine all the pleasures.