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 Ile du Beurre Nature Observation Centre offers individuals and families the chance to discover the flora and fauna of the banks of the Rhône. Self-guided tours on the Beaver Trail. The trail, which is open to the public free of charge all year round, is equipped with observatories and signs to help you find out more about the discreet flora and fauna of the Ile du Beurre. Outings and activities supervised by a nature guide are available all year round, on a variety of themes (beaver evenings, discovering the little beasts of the pond, nature toys, bird identification, etc.). From summer 2025, the public will also have access to the museum area of the Ile du Beurre nature observation centre.

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 looks forward to seeing you in July 2025 for the 44th edition of the festival! Every year, over 200,000 festival-goers come to meet the 1,000 artists performing on 4 stages, including the most legendary : the Théâtre Antique !This internationally-renowned festival honours all kinds of music: gospel, blues, soul, funk, ethnic... They all have their own special place on the festival stages, because the event can be experienced to the full at the Théâtre Antique or on one of the other 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.

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).

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...