Vertrieu heritage itinerary
Less than an hour from Lyon, discover the historic center of Saint-Chef, with its abbey church and famous 12th-century Romanesque frescoes. It's also the village of Frédéric Dard and a land of Balmes Dauphinoises IGP wine.
On the heritage trail, you'll find some of the town's most important landmarks:
- The modern château and the fortified house (private): the former, listed as a Historic Monument, invites you to take a stroll through its formal gardens (open from 1 May to 14 July), while the latter dominates the village and is considered to be one of the most authentic fortified houses still standing in the region.
- Le jardin des simples: ideal for a bucolic break in the centre of the village. Come and discover plants with your family. Its name is a reference to the Middle Ages, when "simples" were medicinal plants that only apothecaries were qualified to use.
- The ice-house: discover the forerunner of the refrigerator, a stone and slate aedicula dating from 1716!
- Enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the historic town, the Rhône and the Bugey cliffs as you climb to the Serverin cross.
- And much more besides...
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Groups
Taille de groupes
- À partir de 15personnes
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
Services
- Pets welcome
Équipements
- Free car park,
- Car park,
- Public WC,
- Picnic area,
- Botanic path,
- Orientation board
Nature du terrain
- Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Informations complémentaires
Langues parlées
- English,
- French
Langues documentation
- English,
- French
Langues des visites
- English,
- French
Langues des panneaux d'informations
- English,
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 120h
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 120h
Ouvertures
All year round.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Winter,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
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Latitude : 45.872924
Longitude : 5.367988
Altitude : 243
38390 Vertrieu
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Information mise à jour le 01/08/2024
par Office du Tourisme Les Balcons du Dauphiné
