Lhuis

Lhuis

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLhuisGroslée at 6 km (8 min)
Insee code01216Marchamp at 7.5 km (9 min)
Postcode01680Brangues at 7.6 km (8 min)
Latitude45.7458500Montagnieu at 8.7 km (10 min)
Longitude5.5348220Saint-Benoît at 8.7 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 201 to 1020 metersBriord at 8.8 km (10 min)
Surface24.43 km²Saint-Victor-de-Morestel at 10.4 km (12 min)
Population809 inhabitantsSerrières-de-Briord at 10.5 km (11 min)
Density32 inhabitants/km²Le Bouchage at 10.7 km (12 min)
Chief townBourg-en-Bresse (at 69 km, 65 min)Creys-Mépieu at 11.1 km (14 min)
DepartmentAinInnimond at 11.1 km (13 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The village Lhuis is the capital of the canton. It covers 2 335 ha, from the banks of the Rhone at 205 m altitude to the summit of Tantainet which exceeds 1000 m, from the hills where the vines prosper. The town is 400 m above sea level.

The story begins Lhuis the early centuries of our era with the Gallo-Roman occupation. She continues with, including the lordship of Lhuis in the 13th century.

Only the tower remains of the important fortress, which has occurred Lhuis. It was razed by the Marshal Biron in the attachment of the Bugey to France in 1601.

The rocky coast of the tower was converted into a fortified town called "City".

Another rocky faces it, crowned its "Pavia" built in the 15th century.


SIGHTSEEING

At the center of the Borough, to meet four lanes, the church Lhuis located in Keystone, witnessed more than 2000 years of religious worship. Romanesque style, the apse of the church is listed as an historic monument since 1930.

To find out on the town: craftsmen, wine growers, producers.

Departures from hiking, climbing, mountain biking.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Lhuis
MonumentsChurch of L'Assomption

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The fourth Sunday in April: Craft Fair and Gourmet.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Many hiking departures throughout the country and Lhuis Izieu. Trails open to mountain bikes. Cycling on the Via Rhone bikeway Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean. Swimming and water sports on the Rhone. Canyoning. Fishing. Paragliding.

Winegrowers (Vins du Bugey (AOC): Montagnieu, Dogfish, Gamay, etc..). Producers (berries, snails, cheese, etc..).

Museum of the Upper Rhone Escale, House Izieu Briord Archaeological Museum, Museum of paleoecological Cerin. Trails.

Exceptional natural sites: Cascade Glandieu, Col du Petit Perthuis (table), Calvary Doors (table), Cross Cuny (table), Cascade Luizet Lake Cerin.

To discover architecture bugiste in each village. Roman remains.

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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 9.2 km from LhuisFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Ferme la bardeliere    
8.3
Corbelin
Come and see our region Plains and hills. Nicole and Marc have developed a small cosy nest in an old barn in the heart of pastures, with a panoramic view of the Charterhouse, Savoie...
Located 15.4 km from Lhuis56 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes La Paumanelle    
9.7
Corbelin
Between Lyon and Chambéry, our cottages, The Paumanelle is an adobe building renovated, typical of local heritage. We are located on a hill, away from village. Trois comfortable and...
Located 15.4 km from Lhuis57 € the double room 
La Demeure du Fierloz, charme parc spa    SPECIAL OFFER
Artemare
The Fierloz Guest House offers three spacious, charming, 3 stars, comfortable guest rooms (capacity 8 people), in an attractive, nineteenth century building, standing on a promontory,...
Located 17.9 km from LhuisFrom 67.50 € to 90 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte les sables  
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Brégnier-Cordon
Our guesthouse opened since 2009, is located on the edge of the Ain, the Isere and Savoie, at the foot of Mont cord and mounting Izieu, near the reserve Islands Rhone, along the Viarhôna...
Located 10.9 km from LhuisFrom 250 € to 350 € per week 
Gîte de la Cab'anerie
Belley
Lovers of nature and beautiful walks, you will find on-site trails that you can cross on foot, bicycle, or donkeys of Cab'anerie. We are in the bottom Bugey, a country of Brillat Savarin,...
Located 11.3 km from LhuisFrom 300 € to 380 € per week 
A l'orée des bois
La Burbanche
Gite a l'orée des bois. Tt confort au calme, air pur, beaucoup de balades environnante. Dans un cadre magnifique. Avec un joli panorama.
Located 11.3 km from LhuisFrom 280 € to 320 € 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 15.1 km from LhuisFrom 10 € to 20 € per day 
Le camping le vaugrais    
9
Artemare
Between lakes and mountains, the door of the Savoy, located 10 km from Lake Bourget, this family campground will surprise you with its green and relaxing. Bordering a river, on large...
Located 18.2 km from LhuisFrom 14 € to 18 € per day 
Camping Les 12 Cols  
Hauteville-Lompnes
At 800 m above sea level, in the heart of hauteville lompnes bugey in AIN, on a plate of preserved forest and grassland, 12 Cols Campsite welcomes you in an exceptional environment....
Located 25 km from LhuisFrom 13.40 € to 19.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
INTER-HOTEL ROLLAND     
8.9
Montagnieu
With a restaurant and bar this hotel is situated in the village of Montagnieu, in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region. With free parking at the hotel, Les Grottes de la Balme caves...
Located 8 km from LhuisRoom from 65 €
Servhotel     
6.9
Morestel
The Hôtel Servhotel is located in Morestel, in the Isère region of south-eastern France. Guest rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels....
Located 9.6 km from LhuisRoom from 39 €
Sweet Home     
7.6
Belley
Sweet Home is located in Belley in eastern France, between Grenoble and Geneva. Free Wi-Fi is available. Sweet Home provides comfortable rooms with an en suite bathroom and flat-screen...
Located 12.1 km from LhuisRoom from 60 €

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