Morestel, the city of painters

Historic site and monument

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Rue François-Auguste Ravier
38510 Morestel

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Discover the picturesque, narrow streets of the old town, following the heritage trail along Rue François-Auguste Ravier. From the St Symphorien church to the Medieval Tower, the history of Morestel is waiting to be revealed... Follow the guide!

Morestel has seduced many artists with its particular light. The picturesque medieval setting of the town only enhances the attractiveness and charm of this old fortified settlement... and Morestel has kept many traces of its past.
Walk the narrow streets of the upper part of the town, commonly known as the 'Old Town'... Let yourself be guided by the Heritage Trail and discover Morestel's history.

The village of Morestel developed at the base of a rock, beneath the castle, and was certainly within ramparts in the first half of the 14th century.
It was accessed by two gates, the Saint Symphorien gate, whose remains are still visible in the wall and the Murine gate. These gates were linked by the single commercial street in the village, the 'Grande Vie' (Latin via, the way), called Rue Ravier since 1945. Outside, near the gates, the two suburbs developed.

Crowded inside the walls, sometimes attached to the Castle ramparts, there were many houses, barns and garden, as well as residences of the local nobility, which were sometimes fortified: 'Strong Houses'.

à savoir avant votre visite

Guided tours are organised throughout the year by the Tourist Office for groups and individuals. For more information, contact our groups department on 04 74 90 45 13.

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Équipements

Parking nearby

Services

Pets welcome

Thème

Town / Village,
Historic patrimony

Horaires

Du 01/01/24 au 31/12/24

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Tarifs

Modes de paiement

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Free access.
Group rate available for > 15 people.

Tips

Guided tours are organised throughout the year by the Tourist Office for groups and individuals. For more information, contact our groups department on 04 74 90 45 13.

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Latitude : 45.676911

Longitude : 5.469882

Altitude : 243

Rue François-Auguste Ravier
38510 Morestel

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Access to Morestel's historic quarter is from Place des Halles.
If you have difficulty walking, you can park your car in the old town (Place Chanoz - subject to availability).

Information mise à jour le 10/09/2024
par Office du Tourisme Les Balcons du Dauphiné

Morestel, the city of painters