Culoz, a city of great historical richness, has always been inhabited. You will be able to meet the man of Culoz, 1st inhabitant of places 7 600 years BC, discover the Roman period with his stele, then the Middle Ages with the ruins of the castle of Sarrazins and then his castle strong that you can visit. More recently, you will meet the Serpollet brothers, precursors of the modern automobile and inventors of the steam automobile. Culoz is also the heart of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross and 1st Nobel Peace Prize, where he was naturalized French in 1853.
Walking in the old Culoz towards its medieval castle and viaduct, you will have the opportunity to visit the Heritage House, former Rectorie Saint Antoine where is grouped the history of Culoz and its inhabitants.
But Culoz is above all a city of sports and nature. Sports as you can take many paths on foot or by bike. Beautiful trails, with family walks as the Jugeant where you will meet the stone Levanaz, 70 tons rock deposited during the last ice age. You will also enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the marshes of Lavours, the lake, the river and the mountains. Stroll also towards Fenestrez where you will discover an exceptional view at more than 1150 meters of altitude.
You can practice cycling by climbing the slopes of the Grand Colombier, strolling along the picturesque roads to meet the surrounding villages and vineyards or by taking the ViaRhôna. Sports as you can also practice canoeing down the natural Rhone or swim in the natural dyes along the river.
Nature because Culoz is a village at the gates of Savoy, at the crossroads of 3 landscape entities remarkable for their diversity and rarity in terms of fauna and flora. The Mountain with the Grand Colombier, its splendid crests and the forest of Culoz maintained since always; the marsh with rare flora and fauna that you will discover by visiting the marsh house and strolling on the stilt trail; the Rhône River where you can meet swans, ducks, frogs, crayfish, pike carp, dragonflies... but also the reeds and other remarkable plants.
All can not be said so much the natural and historical riches of Culoz are numerous. The best is to come and discover them!
