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THE RHÔNE VALLEY & THE ALPS

The land that lies between the tumultuous Rhône—a river the historian Michelet called “a raging bull”—and Europe's loftiest peaks, a land that embraces glaciers and olive trees, ancient cities and untamed wilderness, is still in the process of forging its modern identity. Comparable in size to Switzerland or Belgium, Rhône-Alpes is France's second-largest region. It forms a counterweight in the nation's southeastern sector to Paris--Ile-de-France in the north. Though it is swiftly becoming a major European crossroads, Rhône-Alpes is more a political construct than a coherent cultural or geographic entity—the Région Rhône-Alpes is a very recent creation. Paradoxically, perhaps, the stunning diversity of the region's topography counts among its prime assets, and is surely its primary attraction for travelers. Read more...

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Left image of the alps courtesy of La Maison de France; Middle image of wine tasting courtesy of www.vins-rhone.com; right image courtesy of www.france-rhonealps-tourism.com.


72 HOURS IN ST. LOUIS

Former host to the World's Fair of 1904, St. Louis is a town worthy of the global stage. Offering a plethora of entertaining activities, luxurious hotels and fine restaurants, there is much to experience in this urban cityscape.

BUSINESS IN ANAHEIM

Known for its competitive baseball team and Disneyland, this Southern California city has a high-tech suburban vibe, dominating several industries, including healthcare, financial services and real estate.