ViaRhôna road cycling - 11th stage - St-Romain-en-Gal / Vienne > Sablons

The Centre d'observation de la nature de l'Île du Beurre is an association whose mission is to manage, preserve and promote a remarkable natural area.The Île du Beurre Nature Observation Center invites you to discover the flora and fauna along the banks of the Rhône: - Self-guided tours along the Beaver Trail. The trail, which is open to the public free of charge year-round, features observation points and interpretive panels that provide insights into the hidden flora and fauna of Île du Beurre. - Guided outings and activities for individuals and families, led by a guide and available by reservation. - Visitor center open from early May 2026 to November 1, 2026 (featuring a new museum space to explore!)

The Nature reserve of Platière Island represents a surface about 500 hectares. Between Lône and the Old Rhône, you can walk through the alluvial forest, "small jungle" atmosphere guaranteed !

Jazz à Vienne invites you to the 46th edition of the festival in 2027! Every year, more than 210,000 festivalgoers come to see the 1,200 artists performing on four stages, including the most legendary one : the Théâtre Antique.This internationally-renowned festival honours all kinds of music: gospel, blues, soul, funk, ethnic... They will all find a special place on the festival stages, as the event is fully experienced both at the Théâtre Antique and on one of the different stages. The Théâtre Antique, built in the 1st century, is the emblematic venue of Jazz à Vienne. Its unique acoustics, combined with its history, provide an exceptional setting for the public and the internationally renowned artists who perform there. A true blend of the modern and the ancient, a sincere musical melting pot, the festival is rich in diversity and open to all. Each edition of Jazz à Vienne is now characterized by a commitment to spotlight the jazz scene of a European country across all of the festival’s stages. Following Switzerland in 2024, Luxembourg in 2025, and Spain in 2026, the Polish jazz scene will take center stage at the 46th edition of the festival in 2027, with the support of the Instytut Adama Mickiewicza.

Secondary arm of the river in saint-Romain-en-Gal offers a playground for walkers, riders, fishermen and "pétanque" players. To try: health path and a "guinguette"(coffee snack bar).

The museum is inside the Saint-Sornin chapel, a classified monument. It has three main sections: - a collection of recently uncovered religious frescoes - the necropolis church - canal transport and bargee crosses (fixed to the front of the barges).

The Saint-Romain-en-Gal archaeological site is one of the biggest in France devoted to Gallo-Roman civilisation. The museum is at the heart of a 7-hectare cultural park that has brought new life to this residential district in Vienne.Here you can see the thermal baths, workshops, homes and shops unearthed since 1967. The museum is divided into four areas: the history of Vienne in Antiquity, the economy and crafts, mosaics and daily life in the Roman home. The restoration workshop is in charge of preserving the mosaics. It is internationally recognised for the quality of its work. All through the year, you can see the permanent collections during themed visits and children's workshops. Each year, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and musical activities, storytelling and exceptional events, such as the Gallo-Roman Days and the Vinalia (Roman grape harvest).

Think, breathe, take it all in... Go hiking in tranquill countryside with a view to forever, eat lunch on a river-bank... So many peaceful moments in the great outdoors at Pilat.Think, breathe, take it all in... Go hiking in tranquill countryside with a view to forever, eat lunch on a river-bank... So many peaceful moments in the great outdoors at Pilat. Climb, slide, raft, fly... Climb the via ferrata at Planfoy. Go off road on a go-kart at Graix, raft and wim at St-Piere-de-Boeuf... The Pilat park has plenty oh surprises for you. Taste, savour, discover, make contact... With four AOP appellations, the high quality food and drink in the Pilat is on full display... Look, see, understand... The remarkable villages in Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez and Malleval will take you back to medieval times. Weavers, lace-makers and rope-makers lined along the waters edge evoke the recent industrial past, with all the traditionnal skills that came with it. Don't hesitate, Pilat's natural park is waiting for you!

Hérons, canards, castors, libellules, orchidées se nichent au coeur du plus grand écrin de verdure de la moyenne vallée du Rhône. Partez à la découverte de ce territoire avec 4 circuits thématiques balisés.Quatre sentiers de découverte sont répartis dans et autour la réserve naturelle et abordent différents aspects de la plaine alluviale, l'usage de l'eau et les aménagements du Rhône. Un bac à chaînes permet d'accéder à l'île et sa "petite jungle", coeur de la réserve naturelle, et un observatoire offre une vue sur le Rhône naturel et ses oiseaux : hérons, martin-pêcheurs, aigrettes, grands cormorans... Peut-être qu'avec un peu de patience, vous pourrez apercevoir un castor en soirée qui remonte la lône...