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.
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.
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 Lhuis
56 € 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 Lhuis
57 € 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,...
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 Lhuis
From 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 Lhuis
From 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.
Camping near the Savoy between mountains and lake. Animation, mini club, heated pool area.
Located 15.1 km from Lhuis
From 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 Lhuis
From 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....
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 Lhuis
Room 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 Lhuis
Room 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...