Charavines

Charavines

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

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Charavines is located in the department of Isere and the Rhone-Alpes.

The municipality of Charavines is best known for Paladru Lake: 6 km long, 1 km wide at most, 392 ha, the fifth lake in France, 500 m above sea level and water at 25 ° in summer.

One of the earliest human communities of the Isere was established on its banks, 2700 BC (Neolithic village of Bathers).

Charavines is located 15 km from Voiron, a city of 21,000 inhabitants where you can visit the cellars of the monastery, the museum Mainssieux and walk down the pedestrian streets.

• Places to visit:

• The Archaeological Museum of Lake Paladru. This museum exhibits finds from archaeological excavations in the lake. Two villages were engulfed searched: the village of "Bathers" from the late Neolithic (2700 BC) and medieval settlement of Colletière (first millennium). Most interesting objects found are exposed and provide a glimpse of daily life for these two key periods of history.
• The Barn Louisias: Historical Monument. It is a collection of mud and thatch, built in 1805.

• Outdoor activities:

• Swimming with six beaches monitored and managed.
• Two rest areas and picnic: The Veronnière to Montferrat and the Bois d'Amour on Bilieu and Charavines.
• For rent water.
• Sailing and canoe with two French schools for sailing, Yacht Club Grenoble Charavines and SPAC.
• Rowing Rowing Club with the Blue Lake.
• ATV with the VTT / Cycles Bike Natura offering rental of road bikes, hybrid bikes and mountain bikes. Espace VTT-FFC on the sector of the Tour of Lake Paladru mountain bike with 15 corresponding to more than 250 km of marked trails from green to red, tours of all difficulty levels, regular entertainment. The bike map is available in both offices and home of Voiron Charavines.
• Hiking: over 500 km of marked trails (paid card available in the home office).
• Tennis with the possibility of purchasing hours of tennis with the reception desk Charavines.

• The market every Sunday morning.
• La Nuit du Lac, the last weekend of July.
• Brassens Festival in early August.
• Around the Lake Paladru end of August.

• Places to visit:

• Ceramic Sculpture Exhibition at the Grange Dîmière, a former dependency of Carthusian monks of the 17th century historical monument site.
• Castle Virieu to Virieu-sur-Bourbre.
• Château de Saint-Longpra Geoire-en-Valdaine.
• Priory Chirens to Chirens.
• Caves de la Chartreuse in Voiron with the free tour of the largest liqueur cellar in the world.
• Brewery in Val d'Ainan Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine.
• Cookies Louvat Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine.

• Outdoor activities:

• The guided walks are offered with llamas, donkeys, dogs ...
• Other sports activities such as tree climbing, caving, climbing, via ferrata, via rope, tree climbing, the disabled sports, tennis, golf, bike ...

Breathtaking view of Lake Paladru (Photo credit: Gilles Cabella - Balloide)

Lake Paladru and crystal clear waters (Photo credit: Gilles Galoya)

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C

Au coin du feu Morestel Traditional restaurant with local specialties and pizza. Cuisine, a pleasant combination of both intimitée and friendliness. Located 28 km from Charavines From 15 € to 35 € per person

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Le Pas de l'Ane   Saint-Ondras Vals in the heart of the Dauphiné, less than an hour from Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery, opposite the Chartreuse Mountains, this authentic house Dauphiné houses four spacious rooms with... Located 11.2 km from Charavines 75 € the double room

Chalet la Bachole   Charancieu We look forward to welcoming you to our guest house wood frame. The charming mountain decor of our room of 20 m² with spacious bathroom and walk-in shower will seduce you! You have... Located 11.3 km from Charavines 65 € the double room

La Buissounette   La Buisse Located in the heart of the Chartreuse, Vercors face the Buissounette offer 5 guest rooms labeled 4 keys (clevacances). Whether to stop business or leisure, for one or more nights,... Located 13.2 km from Charavines From 75 € to 109 € the double room

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Maison dans un écrin de verdure Le Pin Located just 1 km from the beautiful Lake Paladru, the house is ideal for a holiday with family or friends. Haven of peace in lush greenery, the property consists of a house of 160... Located 2.7 km from Charavines From 850 € to 1300 € per week

Gîte La Source, au pied des Alpes Saint-Jean-de-Moirans A country gite with an ecxeptional architecture at the foot of the Alps. A view on 4 ranges of mountains: Jura, Chartreuse, Belledonne, Oisans, Vercors. An environment of gardens based... Located 11 km from Charavines From 420 € to 710 € per week

La Fermette Les Avenières Beautiful character house of the 17th century restored farmhouse on a hill, wonderful views of the foothills of Chartreuse. A prox. The House of the prop. Ground floor: kitchen-living... Located 23 km from Charavines From 439 € to 819 € per week

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Ile de la Comtesse     8.8 Murs-et-Gélignieux Camping near the Savoy between mountains and lake. Animation, mini club, heated pool area. Located 25 km from Charavines From 10 € to 20 € per day

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Le Centaure     6.7 Réaumont This bed & breakfast is situated a 5-minute drive from Voiron. It offers a covered outdoor pool in the large garden with a fully furnished terrace and barbeque facilities. Each room... Located 7.6 km from Charavines Room from 19 €

Kyriad Grenoble-Voiron Chartreuse-Centr'alp      8.4 Voiron Located north-west of Grenoble, this hotel is in front of the city park, and benefits from very easy access to the A48 motorway and Grenoble and Lyon airports Open 24-hours a day and... Located 9.5 km from Charavines Room from 43 €

Best Western Palladior      8 Voiron The Best Western Palladior consists of 22 rooms, a residence with 33 studios and 27 suites, and offers free hotel services and optional extras. All the rooms, studios and suites are... Located 9.7 km from Charavines Room from 59 €

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