Montalieu-Vercieu

Montalieu-Vercieu

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMontalieu-VercieuPorcieu-Amblagnieu at 2.7 km (4 min)
Insee code38247Bouvesse-Quirieu at 3 km (4 min)
Postcode38390Charette at 3.4 km (5 min)
Latitude45.8150000Parmilieu at 5.3 km (7 min)
Longitude5.4044444Sault-Brénaz at 5.7 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 200 to 347 metersBriord at 6.8 km (8 min)
Surface8.66 km²Saint-Baudille-de-la-Tour at 8.8 km (11 min)
Population2717 inhabitantsVertrieu at 8.9 km (9 min)
Density321 inhabitants/km²Villebois at 8.9 km (9 min)
Chief townGrenoble (at 101 km, 74 min)Montagnieu at 9.2 km (11 min)
DepartmentIsèreSaint-Sorlin-en-Bugey at 9.8 km (10 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Montalieu-Vercieu is a small town north of the Isere department on the left bank of the Rhone, the limit of the Ain department and 45 minutes from Lyon. This town enjoys a green and relaxing landscape formed by the hills of the Isle Crémieu one side and the cliffs overlooking the Rhone Bugey on the other side.

Montalieu-Vercieu is known worldwide thanks to its stones. Indeed, the town is located inside a basin carrier where the stone is quarried from Roman times. Great monuments as the Empire State Building in New York were built with stones Montalieu, as well as the traditional houses of the town and surrounding villages.

Another great natural wealth Montalieu-Vercieu is the Rhone. The river is still wild in this place, expands and provides a large body of water around which tourism activities are developed in a leisure complex called the Blue Valley.


SIGHTSEEING

The Blue Valley provides large and small a multitude of activities in a remarkable Aquapark (largest heated swimming pool in the region), Jet Ski, ATV, karting, car amphibious floating saucers, adventure in trees, tourist steam train, water activities (rafting, hydro ...), traditional games, fishing, 4x4 center, marina ... The routes for hiking, horseback riding and cycling are also numerous in the vicinity.

To discover the history of the basin carrier, the visit of the House of Stone and Cement is unavoidable. This traditional house is a museum in the original staging that presents and explains the history of mining techniques and size of stone, cement production, and the history of men who worked Montalieu material. Enquiries +33 4 37 06 10 71.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Montalieu-Vercieu
Leisure centresLeisure Centre of La Vallée Bleue
Performance hallsEspace Ninon Vallin

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Market Montalieu-Vercieu Saturday morning on the Place de la Mairie.

Great fireworks on the Rhone the third Saturday of July.

The Cultural Space Ninon Vallin (named after the famous singer's native town) offers year-round performances, films and concerts in its auditorium of 400 seats and playful, dancing in the hall.

PHOTOS
The Blue Valley
 
The House of Stone and Cement
The Aquapark
  
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 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 16.4 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 
L'Auberge Campagnarde  
9.4
Évosges
This charming, approprialy named country inn is the perfect place to stop and enjoy fine food and tranquillity. In the restaurant each meal is a feast of natural flavours. In the hotel,...
Located 17.8 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 25 € to 60 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les basses portes    
9.3
Saint-Baudille-de-la-Tour
Calm and comfort in our rooms comfortable and breakfast located 15 'from the medieval cities and crémieu perouges, 5' Caves de la Balme, 50 km from Lyon, 30 'from the airport. A conservation...
Located 6.2 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 60 € to 64 € the double room 
Le relais de saint jean    
9.6
Saint-Jean-de-Niost
In the heart of the villageSaint Jean de Niost, Mrs. Jacqueline welcome you in her house of caracter and charm. Calm and salutary rest. Garden with trees. Private and shut car park...
Located 15 km from Montalieu-Vercieu70 € the double room 
Chemin de cozance Ambronay/Douvres    
9.5
Ambronay
3 bedroom charming and comfortable independent house in beautiful garden and village character.
Located 19.5 km from Montalieu-Vercieu55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le gîte du Clos Dauphin
La Balme-les-Grottes
Charming cottage, situated in the floor of the castle premeir Le Clos Dauphin. In a green, quiet beauty and insured.
Located 6.6 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 380 € to 518 € 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 22 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 300 € to 380 € per week 
Gîte les sables
Brégnier-Cordon
In the limit of Ain, the Isere and Savoie, at the foot of cord and mounting Izieu, near the Rhône Reserve Islands, along the Viarhôna (cycle route linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean),...
Located 23 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 250 € to 350 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 22 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 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 23 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 13 € to 19 € per day 
Ile de la Comtesse    
8.8
Murs-et-Gélignieux
Camping near the Savoy between mountains and lake. Animation, mini club, heated pool area.
Located 27 km from Montalieu-VercieuFrom 10 € to 20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Résidence Des Cédres    
8.1
Villebois
This hotel located in Villebois offers rooms with free Wi-Fi connection and free private parking. A buffet breakfast is available and the hotel rents out bicycles. All the rooms have...
Located 3.3 km from Montalieu-VercieuRoom from 30 €
INTER-HOTEL ROLLAND  
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 4.8 km from Montalieu-VercieuRoom from 65 €
Bio-Motel     
8.1
Saint-Vulbas
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Located 9.1 km from Montalieu-VercieuRoom from 55 €

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Isère
Residhotel Edelweiss
Residhotel Edelweiss is located in the heart of the 2-Alps ski station, 50 metres from the ski lift. It offers an outdoor...
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