Le Pin

Le Pin

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLe PinCharavines at 3.6 km (7 min)
Insee code38305Valencogne at 5.6 km (12 min)
Postcode38730Paladru at 5.7 km (11 min)
Latitude45.4580110Oyeu at 6.3 km (13 min)
Longitude5.5048690Virieu at 6.4 km (13 min)
AltitudeFrom 487 to 767 metersBilieu at 6.7 km (13 min)
Surface9.60 km²Chassignieu at 6.8 km (16 min)
Population1245 inhabitantsBlandin at 7.1 km (18 min)
Density129 inhabitants/km²Panissage at 8.3 km (17 min)
Chief townGrenoble (at 44 km, 36 min)Montferrat at 9 km (20 min)
DepartmentIsèreSaint-Ondras at 9 km (19 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Le Pin is one of the municipalities bordering the lake Paladru. This small town has about 1245 inhabitants and a rich heritage.

The village is crossed by the Le Pin via Gebennensis, ancient pilgrimage route from Geneva to Le Puy-en-Velay to join the Via Podensis (Chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostela).

Marked by the famous shell, this path is recognized by French Hiking Federation and became the GR 65, which leave many loop hikes.


SIGHTSEEING
  • La Grange Dimière: The Carthusians are building large farm buildings for collecting the proceeds of the tithe (tax in kind). La Grange Dimière the majestic Courrerie is the witness of their wealth. Mentioned in 1549, it was rebuilt in 1658. This real cathedral agricultural measured 22.5 meters in front, 35 meters deep and 18 meters high with an additional low levels of stables. La Grange Dimière suffered a major fire in 1906 and its length is halved. In 1993 it was restored and turned into a cultural center. Listed building, it now hosts summer exhibitions of sculptures and ceramics for many cultural events like the Festival Nights Outside the Barn.
  • The Sylve Bénite: A small chapel was created in 1116 on land donated by the Lord of Virieu. This is the third establishment of the Grande Chartreuse. In 1167, a famous religious joins the lay brother Thierry. It is the natural son of the Emperor Barbarossa, the latter having given its name to the monastery after his vision of a hand blessing the forest. Thus, the Chartreuse is experiencing a major expansion, to the chagrin of the local population. Indeed, to build their desert (segregation enacted by the rule of Saint Bruno), the Carthusians are expanding their territory through donations stately, discarding the people and demanding new taxes. Carthusian property will be dispersed to the revolution and sold as national property in 1798. The monastery buildings are abandoned and looted. The imposing monastery (now private property) is left only part of the cloister of the seventeenth, the abbot's residence and some outbuildings.
  • The church of Saint-Christophe: A manuscript preserved in the monastery of the Silve Bénite, indicated that a former parish of St. Christopher were in 1307. The church was the hamlet of Charpennes where there is always a field named Eglisier. In 1760, residents of several villages obtain the restoration of this parish. The reconstruction of the new church is the hamlet of Pine (mentioned in 1666), the current village center. It will be finished in 1769. The Church of St. Christopher is home to four beautiful paintings. One comes from the ancient monastery of the Silve Bénite.
  • Many hiking departures are at the start of the town. These circuits are part of a hiking map covering the entire country Voiron, which represents 34 municipalities and more than 500 km of marked trails. It is available in both offices host of Voiron and Charavines.
  • 5 new mountain bike trails have been created at the start of Grange Dimière It offers a bike around Lake Paladru of over 250 km of marked trails from green to red. This free map is available in the reception offices.
  • Swimming: The beach of Ars, intimate and while grass, offers beautiful shaded areas to enjoy the lake safely. During the summer, this beach is monitored.
Detailed information
MonumentsCharterhouse of la Sylve-Bénite

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Festival Nights Outside the Grange at the Grange Dimière the first week of August with many events free of charge upon registration.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Places to visit:
  • 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.
  • Barn Louisias: Historical Monument. It is a collection of mud and thatch, built in 1805.
  • Château de Saint-Longpra Geoire-en-Valdaine.
  • Brewery in Val d'Ainan Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine.
  • Cookies Louvat Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine.
  • Castle Virieu to Virieu-sur-Bourbre.
  • Priory Chirens to Chirens.
  • Caves de la Chartreuse in Voiron.
  • Museum Mainssieux in Voiron.
  • Church of St. Bruno de Voiron.
  • Chocolate Bonnat in Voiron.
  • Outdoor activities:
  • Swimming with six beaches monitored and managed on Charavines, Montferrat, Paladru.
  • 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.
  • Tennis with the possibility of purchasing hours of tennis with the reception desk Charavines.
PHOTOS
La Grange Dimière, monument
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 12 February
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Min. -11°C - Max. -4°C
Monday 13 February
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Min. -12°C - Max. -6°C
Tuesday 14 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Au coin du feu
Morestel
Traditional restaurant with local specialties and pizza. Cuisine, a pleasant combination of both intimitée and friendliness.
Located 24 km from Le PinFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 8.4 km from Le Pin75 € 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 9 km from Le Pin65 € 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 16.4 km from Le PinFrom 75 € to 109 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 in Le PinFrom 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 14.3 km from Le PinFrom 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 19.9 km from Le PinFrom 439 € to 819 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Ile de la Comtesse    
8.8
Murs-et-Gélignieux
Camping near the Savoy between mountains and lake. Animation, mini club, heated pool area.
Located 22 km from Le PinFrom 10 € to 20 € per day 

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HOTELS
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 10.9 km from Le PinRoom 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 12.6 km from Le PinRoom from 43 €
Logis Le Pont de Champ     
7.6
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 12.8 km from Le PinRoom from 55 €

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