La Mure

La Mure

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLa MureSusville at 1.2 km (2 min)
Insee code38269Sousville at 2.3 km (3 min)
Postcode38350Ponsonnas at 2.4 km (5 min)
Latitude44.9065210Prunières at 2.7 km (4 min)
Longitude5.7845280Cognet at 4.1 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 720 to 1204 metersNantes-en-Ratier at 4.8 km (6 min)
Surface8.33 km²Pierre-Châtel at 7.1 km (8 min)
Population5076 inhabitantsLa Motte-d'Aveillans at 7.4 km (10 min)
Density640 inhabitants/km²Siévoz at 7.5 km (9 min)
Chief townGrenoble (at 40 km, 47 min)Saint-Arey at 8.4 km (11 min)
DepartmentIsèreSaint-Pierre-de-Méaroz at 9.1 km (10 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

On the Napoleon Road, in the heart of Matheysin plateau 900 meters above sea level and surrounded by the summits of the Vercors and the Ecrins, the city of La Mure is the largest municipality in the south of the Isere. It has its gastronomic specialties with murçon, a cooking sausage flavored with caraway (wild fennel), the ravioli matheysines which are lined with potatoes, herbs and onions, and topped the pie Muroise pork and veal marinated with herbs, olives and mushrooms. These products are local to find in shops and every Monday morning on market stalls La Mure the heart of the old town.


SIGHTSEEING

Several buildings are to be seen in downtown La Mure: the imposing City Hall, built 120 years ago, the belfry, the old hall, the house that houses the museum Caral Matheysin. It has many rooms devoted to the history and traditional activities of the Dauphiné. The museum also has a room dedicated to famous contemporary music composer, Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), who spent part of his life on the set Matheysin where nature was for him a powerful source of inspiration. As of May 15, 2012, the museum Matheysin opens a new wing for contemporary art-friendly spaces with works of artist Claude Garanjoud (1926-2005). Following a large donation from his widow in the town of La Mure, some 385 works, some twenty paintings depicting 50 years of work of this painter of Muroise are on permanent display to the public: the meticulous figurative drawings to very large format abstract.

La Mure is also the city of Saint Peter Julian Eymard (1811-1868). This man was born at 69 Rue du Breuil was ordained priest in the diocese of Grenoble. He founded two congregations including still radiate throughout the world. Eminent apostle of the Eucharist, Peter Julian Eymard was canonized in 1962 by Pope John XXIII. For the bicentennial of his birth, February 4, 2011, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament to La Mure inaugurated, on the ground floor of the house where the saint, the museum of Father Eymard.

To finally discover the cultural programming La Mure Film Theatre and The Matacena library.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of La Mure
Leisure centresCultural Space Médiathèque La Matacena,   Museum Matheysin de La Mure
Performance hallsCinema-Theatre La Mure

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Gateways Ebron (180 m) and Drac (220 m) above Lake Monteynard up to 85 meters above water. Cruises can travel around the lake with shipments to Mayres-Savel and Treffort.

The jumping rubber band Ponsonnas, with 103 meters of space under the arch of the bridge.

Discover the Pierre Percee, amazing limestone arch.

At La Motte-d'Aveillans, the Mining Museum Image, its new extension and the 250 meters of tunnels authentic invite the public to discover the history of minor Matheysin plateau.

At Laffrey, in the meadow of the meeting, see the imposing equestrian statue of Napoleon which celebrates the first rally of the royal troops to the Emperor March 7, 1815.

PHOTOS
The old hall La Mure (© Fabien Roux)
 
The City Hall La Mure who turns 120 in 2012 (© Fabien Roux)
The new library at The Matacena La Mure (© Fabien Roux)
 
The Belfry La Mure (© Fabien Roux)
The Museum Matheysin to La Mure and his wing of Contemporary Art (© Fabien Roux)
 
Overview of La Mure (© Fabien Roux)
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RESTAURANTS 
Hotel de la poste  
10
Corps
Hotel restaurant located in the small village of body (38), at the foot of the shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, on Napoleon Road, between Grenoble and Gap. Near the Parc des Ecrins....
Located 16.3 km from La MureFrom 15 € to 40 € per person 
Domaine du Rocher Saint-Loup
Vif
Our farmhouse kitchen offers quality food produced both on this farm and by other local producers. The location is private and isolated. To keep a tranquil environment for both our...
Located 19.9 km from La MureFrom 20 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Agnelles    
9.3
Saint-Jean-d'Hérans
Located 40 minutes from Grenoble, the lambs is a 1823 farmhouse nestled in the heart of the hamlet of Villard de Touage, 5 km from Mens. The recent renovation made of bright colors...
Located 7.6 km from La Mure71 € the double room 
Auberge Campagnarde du Goutarou    
9.5
Saint-Michel-les-Portes
Joelle and Alain welcome you to their hostel Campagnarde the 18th century and offer their rooms and tables and Breakfast. Once installed in your gallery bedroom with exposed beams,...
Located 15.1 km from La Mure78 € the double room 
Les volets bleus    
9
Percy
Between Grenoble and Sisteron, in the heart of Trièves, not far from Mont Aiguille, facing Obiou, Blue Shutters, renovated farmhouse become your cottage during your stay. The evening...
Located 17.1 km from La Mure62 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte chantebise  
8.4
Les Côtes-de-Corps
Private/Seperate apartment with vaulted roof and terrace attached to/inside a house in Côtes de Corps, a quiet halmet nestled in vast nature of the mountains. 3 rooms, view of the Obiou,...
Located 13.2 km from La MureFrom 200 € to 300 € per week 
Gite les fagotins  
8.7
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Le Monestier-du-Percy
Gite in house owner, garden 100 m ², terrace garden, living room with bed and fireplace de25m², 2ch, bathroom, toilet, living room with fitted kitchen of 21 m ². The cottage is located...
Located 15.9 km from La MureFrom 300 € to 390 € per week 
Gite st julien la salette fallavaux
La Salette-Fallavaux
The cottage is located 7 km from the village on the border of body of the department of Isere and Hautes Alps (Ecrins Park, Valley and Chamspaur Valgaudemard). It lies along the regional...
Located 16.2 km from La MureFrom 300 € to 360 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Belvédère de l'Obiou    
9.6
Saint-Laurent-en-Beaumont
Camping Belvedere of Obiou welcomes you in a natural and friendly setting. Encircled by lakes and uninterrupted views of the mountains.
Located 5.4 km from La MureFrom 13.50 € to 19 € per day 
Le Champ-Long    
9.6
La Salle-en-Beaumont
Quiet campsite with panoramic views south to the door of the National Park Ecrins. 2 pools, restaurant, playground, entertainment, vacation cottages, caravans, mobile homes, rental...
Located 7.4 km from La Mure16 € per day 
Camping du lac du Sautet  
Corps
The lake, the waterfront, discover Lake campground Sautet for family vacations or quiet her down with water sports nearby.
Located 14.7 km from La MureFrom 9 € to 17 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Murtel     
6.9
La Mure
On the Napoleon Road, in the heart of the lush Matheysin Plateau, Logis Murtel offers comfortable 2-star accommodation in a peaceful and relaxing setting. The hotel presents the ideal...
Located in La MureRoom from 62 €
La Motte International     
9.1
La Motte-d'Aveillans
Featuring an indoor swimming pool, this hotel has a terrace offering views of the Ecrins Mountains. It is located 6 km from Pierre-Châtel Lake and the restaurant serves an international...
Located 6.9 km from La MureRoom from 69 €
Auberge Le Chardon Bleu    
9
Valbonnais
Located 50 km from Grenoble, the Auberge Le Chardon Bleu is set in the Isère Mountains. It borders Ecrins park and offers en suite guest rooms and a studio with a microwave and fridge....
Located 9.6 km from La MureRoom from 42 €

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