Charavines

Charavines

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownCharavines
Insee code38082
Postcode38850
Latitude45.4285510
Longitude5.5156490
AltitudeFrom 440 to 800 meters
Surface7.52 km²
Population1809 inhabitants
Density240 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townGrenoble (at 39 km, 35 min)Le Pin at 3.6 km (5 min)
DepartmentIsèreBilieu at 4.1 km (6 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

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.


SIGHTSEEING
  • 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.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Charavines
Leisure centresMuseum Parc Archéologique du Lac de Paladru

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • 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.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • 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 ...
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Catfish fishing with an instructor guideSports sensationsFrom 200 € to 380 €Izeaux (11.7 km)
Guided hike with donkeysNature and the outdoorsFrom 25 € to 45 €Flachères (16.1 km)
Maiden flight and introduction to microlightsSports sensationsFrom 45 € to 75 €Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (16.6 km)
Artisan walnut oil productionCraftFreeRovon (26 km)

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PHOTOS
Breathtaking view of Lake Paladru (© Gilles Cabella - Balloide)
 
Lake Paladru and crystal clear waters (© Gilles Galoyer)
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WEATHER
Friday 24 May
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Saturday 25 May
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Min. -1°C - Max. 4°C
Sunday 26 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Campanile Grenoble Nord-Moirans  SPECIAL OFFER
Moirans
Relaxation and indulgence. Taste and pleasure. The restaurant Campanile Moirans awaits you with open doors ... - You'll discover an elegant and modern. The lines are clean and contemporary....
Located 13.1 km from Charavines19 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Coquelicots  
Chirens
For a charming and a relaxing stay in the foothills of the village of Chirens, we warmly welcome you to our authentic 19th century farmhouse, lovingly restored. In summer, breakfast...
Located 4 km from Charavines70 € the double room 
La figualiere    
9.8
La Murette
Come discover our beautiful region of Isère. At the heart of the country Voiron, 15 minutes from Grenoble, Chartreuse and Vercors face the Figualière opens his room Breakfast, labeled...
Located 5.4 km from Charavines64 € the double room 
Le Pas de l'Ane    
10
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 Charavines78 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Yourte La Sûre
Rives
Michael and Catherine will welcome you in lodging or guest room labeled Clévacances Unusual and Environment and you discover the charm of the accommodation of the peoples of the Mongolian...
Located 8.3 km from Charavines420 € 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 CharavinesFrom 420 € to 710 € per week 
Gite indépendant + - 6 pers. -chartreuse  
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Miribel-les-Échelles
Private individual rents(praises) independent holiday cottage(shelter) in the massif of the chartreuse. Classified 2 ears by them ' gites of France ' - In balcony in front of big 'Som'...
Located 14 km from CharavinesFrom 385 € to 395 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du bord du lac  
Bilieu
Camping at the lake Bilieu, has 76 locations with lush direct access to Lake Paladru. Discover the azure waters of this beautiful lake for a family or with friends.
Located 2.6 km from CharavinesFrom 11.80 € to 12.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
Kyriad Grenoble-Voiron Chartreuse-Centr'alp     
8.3
Voiron
Located in the centre of Voiron, north-west of Grenoble, this hotel is in front of the city park, and benefits from very easy access to the A48 and A49 motorways and Grenoble and Lyon...
Located 9.4 km from CharavinesRoom from 39 €
Best Western Palladior     
7.9
Voiron
Located in Voiron, in the Isère region, Best Western Palladior features a bar and a restaurant with terrace. Only 20 km from Grenoble Airport, it provides free wired and Wi-Fi internet...
Located 9.7 km from CharavinesRoom from 51 €
Logis Le Pont de Champ     
8
Beaucroissant
Set in the heart of the Dauphiné area, this family hotel welcomes you in a shaded park during your family holidays or your gastronomic break. Le Logis Le Pont de Champ features 13 comfortable...
Located 9.8 km from CharavinesRoom from 55 €

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