A river with two colors of water

It's a fascinating sight that visitors can admire when they come to the confluence of the beautiful Arve and Rhone rivers, located in Geneva – the second most populous city in Switzerland. This creates a unique natural phenomenon. The Rhone River's water is a clear turquoise, while the Arve River has a characteristic murky brown color due to its sediment. The Arve River flows through France for about 100 km and crosses Switzerland for a few kilometers. It acts as a tributary of the Rhone River. However, when the two rivers merge, their water colors never completely mix due to the difference in sediment content.

The Rhone is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing through Lake Geneva and from there through southeastern France. The river splits into two branches, known as the Great Rhone and the Little Rhone, as it flows through Arles near its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea.

Meanwhile, the Arve River receives water from several glaciers in the Chamonix Valley before flowing northwest into the Rhone River west of Geneva – where it receives a much larger amount of sediment. This creates a striking contrast between the two rivers' water colors.

And finally, after merging, their waters flow together into a single river, the Rhone.

The gentle Rhone River divides the city into two parts, one with an ancient charm and the other with a modern style, creating a captivating Geneva that enchants visitors. And the confluence of the Arve and Rhone rivers is one of the most spectacular sights here.

Huong Thao