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20th August 2008

FrenchEntrée guide to property & holidays in the Rhone Alpes.

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Welcome to FrenchEntrée-Rhone Alpes, your complete online guide to property and holidays in the Rhone Alpes. If you own a property in the region check out our Rhone Alpes directory for property services in the Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Haute-Savoie, Isère, Loire, Rhône and Savoie. Visit our Rhone Alpes property for sale . From city guides to skiing FrenchEntrée has got it covered.

Rhone Alpes estate agents & immobiliers

Check out the FrenchEntrée Rhone Alpes Directory for a listing of immobiliers and estate agents in Rhone Alpes.






Rhone-Alpes Bed and Breakfasts

Bed and Breakfasts
Looking for a bed and breakfast for your visit to Rhone-Alpes? FrenchEntrée feature a wide range of Rhone-Alpes Bed and Breakfasts in the B+B directory.

Welcome to FrenchEntrée-Rhône Alpes

For Property, Life and Holidays in Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Haute-Savoie, Isère, Loire, Rhône, Savoie

Rhone-Alpes only became established as a region in 1980. It borders Switzerland and Italy, and is the meeting point of north, south, east and west, encompassing the breathtaking Alpine mountain range, deep valleys, forests, lakes, rolling fields and gentle, vine-covered hills.

As a result of all the different landscapes and cultural influences, the region has a lot to offer. Spectacular scenery, winter sports, water sports, spa towns, wine tasting, walking and sight-seeing.

Mont-Blanc is in Haute-Savoie, and is the highest mountain in Europe (4807m). All around it are snowy peaks and the colourful parachutes of paragliders, who leap of the mountains and glide down into the valleys. Apart from winter sports and paragliding, many visitors enjoy the white water rafting, walking, rock climbing, mountain biking and road cycling.

The capital of the Rhone Alps region is Lyon - a large, gallo-roman city with lots going on, and plenty of interesting history and impressive architecture. Cathedrals, the December music festival, museums and the nightlife are some attractions of the city, but there are also lots of beautiful medieval towns to visit in this region.
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Rhone-Alpes - Top places to own summer property

Breath of fresh air in the Rhône-Alpes during the summer

ProvenceThe Rhône region is not only a great place to visit during the winter months, but is also a beautiful place to holiday in summer. So if you are thinking of buying a property there, either for personal use or to let out, read our article to discover where the best areas to own a property during the summer are... more...

Property Guide - Rhône-Alpes

Chamonix - the white lake The region of Rhône-Alpes is one of France’s largest. Like neighbouring Burgundy, it has an important oenological heritage - Côtes-du-Rhône and Beaujolais are names that trip off most tongues – and this goes hand in hand with its renowned restaurants more...

Deluxe chalet in Val d'Isere

The Six Million Euro Chalet!

Six Million Euro Chalet FrontIn a scenic Alpine village, this beautifully appointed 9 bedroom chalet of stone and ancient wood, offers 300m2 of net living space and has superb interior decoration throughout. more...

Try Skidooing!

"Brilliant fun!" - reader, Perry Lancaster has a go...

© Melissa King - FOTOLIA Skidoo rides are available at most ski resorts throughout France, and offer an exciting option for après-ski. Perry Lancaster, French resident, recently tried skidooing for the first time. He went with a group of friends in the Alps, and we asked him what it was like, how difficult it was, and whether it is something everyone would enjoy… the skidoo experience...

French property trends survey for 2007

Property Prices FranceWhat will happen in the French property market in 2007? FrenchEntrée asked more than 25 estate agents for their views on what the next year will bring and for the likely trends, hot spots and movement of property prices. Read their verdict in our authoritative survey

St Etienne - City Guide.

Place de Peuple thumbSaint-Etienne is a city full of charm, with a history of entrepreneurship and industry. Industries that helped build St Etienne are Coal mining and ribbon, in addition, during the revolution ... more...

FrenchEntrée-Property Database

Properties for sale across the Rhone Alpes

Property for sale in France Check out the FrenchEntrée-Property database. It contains thousands of properties for sale across all regions of France including the Rhone Alpes. Property buyers can search by price, region and type of property for sale. Additional features include favourites folders and property alert emails. ...................Search for Rhone Alpes Property

Alps, Pyrenees or Massif Centrale?

We compare the main French ski resorts.

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - Franck CharelFrance has no less than 3 major mountain ranges to choose from when deciding on the location for ski accommodation, as well as more minor destinations. The Alps are the obvious choice, but there are also the up-and-coming... more...
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Boating Holidays in France
Boating Holidays in France with Le BoatCruise the heart of France along the network of rivers and canals onboard one of Le Boat's luxurious cruisers.


Experience the amazing Ardèche!
Ardeche ExperienceWant an activity holiday but the thought of 'adrenaline junkies' puts you off? Does the budding artist in you just need the right environment? Click here to learn more.
French Alps Ski Property
MGM Ski Chalet MGM Constructeur, the leading property developer in the French Alps currently markets high quality apartments in more than 40 locations: ski resorts, alpine villages and by Lake Annecy. More info
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Euro Notes and CoinsTax planning is essential if you are to avoid paying on to Caesar more than is due to him. Blevins Franks mini-site Explains more

Hot Tubs, In-Ground Spas & Swim Spas
Med and MountainWarm bubbling water and a cool glass of wine... the perfect combination. In-Ground Spas, Portable Hot Tubs, Swim Spas, plus a stunning range of Cedar Wood Hot Tubs and Garden Saunas. Learn More.
LAKESIDE Residential - Property Finders
Lakeside ResidentialExclusive agent focused on luxury properties around Lake Geneva and Haute-Savoie. One-stop-shop services : free property search, financing, legal set-up, notary, property management. Find out more.
Primus Telecom - Quality calls worldwide
AS 24 Telecom NEW! 28,90E includes line rental and unlimited calls combined. Just one bill! No more struggling with France Telecom. Plus your Free 0844 UK number
France for the over 50’s
Senioriales French PropertyClubhouse, pool, minibus, gym. 26 locations, off-plan & resales. 2 bed from 159,000 euros. Tel: 00 44 (0)2392 637 710. Learn More.
Your villa, your location.
DM Project ManagementDM Project Management will take care of everything. Specialists in new build constructions, we have no finanacial or managerial connections to any architects or builders: www.build-house-france.com
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In-France French Alps Property FinderWith our independent property finders, you won’t miss out on opportunities and pay too much for your property in the French Alps. Check out what you can gain!
Want to live the Provence dream at a reasonable price?
Drome ProvencaleThe "Drome Provencale" might be your answer. Located in the south of the Rhone-Alpe, it offers the weather, atmosphere and traditional properties that you always picture when thinking about Provence.

Events in Rhone Alpes

DanceBiennial of the Dance in Lyon, Each year, in September, Lyon makes a great cultural re-entry, with the Dance biennial alternating with the Biennial of Contemporary Art.....More

hot air ballooningHot air Balloons in the Ardéchois sky, Each year, at the end of August, the hot air balloons come back to their source, to where they were born from the imagination and the knowledge of the Montgolfier brothers......More

JazzJazz in Vienne, is New Orleans in Rhône-Alpes,Jazz in Vienne is an event on the European and world scene of Jazz Festivals.....More
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Rhone Alpes Food & Drink

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In the mountain areas, such as Savoie, fondue, raclette and tartiflette are the most famous local recipes. There are many more, but they do carry on the general theme, tending to be bolstering and tasty mountain dishes, based around local cheeses (Emmental, Beaufort), potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage and bacon/ pork. Savoie wine is generally white, robust and clean, which compliments the rich food perfectly.

Then, in complete contrast, there are truffles, olive oil and garlic from Drome and the southern lowlands, while Beaujolais wine comes from the north, and Côtes du Rhone from the south. For the sweeter tooth, nougat and chocolates have a tradition here, too.

Rhone-Alpes Holiday Rentals

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Are you going on holiday to the Rhone-Alpes region of France? View our Rhone-Alpes Holiday Rentals to see our excellent selection of Holiday Homes, Farmhouses, Gites, Chateaux and Villas for your perfect holiday home.
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