Voiron

Voiron

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownVoironCoublevie at 2.7 km (5 min)
Insee code38563Saint-Cassien at 3.4 km (5 min)
Postcode38500Saint-Jean-de-Moirans at 4.5 km (7 min)
Latitude45.3627130La Murette at 5.4 km (9 min)
Longitude5.5913490Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey at 5.5 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 222 to 846 metersLa Buisse at 5.6 km (8 min)
Surface21.90 km²Chirens at 6.5 km (8 min)
Population21000 inhabitantsRéaumont at 6.9 km (12 min)
Density958 inhabitants/km²Saint-Blaise-du-Buis at 7.1 km (13 min)
National labelMoirans at 7.2 km (10 min)
Chief townGrenoble (at 28 km, 24 min)Saint-Nicolas-de-Macherin at 7.3 km (13 min)
DepartmentIsèreCharnècles at 7.9 km (10 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located 25 km north of Grenoble, it is the city center of Voiron. The community of agglomeration of Voiron group of thirty-four towns and about 90 000 inhabitants.

With its 21 000 inhabitants, Voiron is one of the three gateway towns of the Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse. At the foot of the snowfields and one quarter of an hour from Lake Paladru Voiron a true tourist.

It is a city in which to live: town average trade dynamics, agriculture, horticulture, rural environment and attractive cultural life of the highest order. An abundance of activities and services that makes or breaks Voiron.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Visit the cellars of the Chartreuse (liquor). Come visit the largest wine cellars free liquor in the world.
  • Church of Saint-Bruno Voiron.
  • Museum of Mainssieux Voiron. In a beautiful 18th century mansion of Saint Bruno, discover free studio collection from the personal collection inherited from Lucien Mainssieux, painter, musician, critic and art collector in his hometown.
  • Chocolate Bonnat: Visit for groups only. Chocolate shop, confectionery, bakery, tea room.
  • Tours of historic Voiron: 13 stops are proposed for a circuit of about 1:30 to visit free.
  • Rides are offered from Voiron. A hiking map covering the entire country Voiron, which represents 34 municipalities and more than 500 km of marked trails are available in both home offices, and Voiron Charavines.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Voiron
Information pointsTourist Office of Voiron
Leisure centresMuseum Mainssieux
MonumentsChurch Saint-Bruno
Performance hallsLe Grand Angle

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Food and textile markets on Wednesday and Saturday morning.
  • Product markets of countries on Thursday from 16h to 19h.
  • Women Pluri'elles: March.
  • Week of Young Artists: May.
  • Festival of World Cultures: July.
  • Fun in the streets in July.
  • Republican Party: July 14.
  • Following Voiron: October.
  • Festival "Books to You" in November.
  • Fair of Saint Martin: 10 and 11 November.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Heritage, visit:
  • Paladru Lake, located 15 km from Voiron. This lake is the fifth largest natural lake in France. Many are related to heritage sites to visit around the lake. First, in the town of Charavines, you can visit the Archaeological Museum of Lake Paladru where many objects found during excavations are on display. In the village of Le Pin, La Grange Dimière, a former dependency of Carthusian monks used to collect the royalties in kind, is now a beautiful place of ceramic sculpture exhibition.
  • Castle Virieu to Virieu-sur-Bourbre.
  • Château de Saint-Longpra Geoire-en-Valdaine.
  • Priory Chirens to Chirens.
  • Outdoor activities:
  • Many mountain bike / FFC exist around Lake Paladru. More than 250 km of groomed and marked from green to red, tours of all levels of difficulty, with regular entertainment VVT / Cycles Bike Natura. The card is available in the reception desks, and Voiron Charavines.
  • Swimming with six beaches monitored and managed.
  • 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.
  • Other places to visit near Voiron:
  • The Carthusian monastery of the Grande Chartreuse, numerous hiking, skiing and winter track ...
  • The Vercors: nature, hiking, cross country and winter track, Olympic sites, caves, historical landmarks.
  • Grenoble Olympic city located 25 km from Voiron. Many sporting and cultural activities are offered.
  • The valley of the Isère: walnuts, Saint Marcellin cheese, Royans ...
  • The Country Antonin: abbey, a medieval festival Berlioz ....
  • From big cities to less than 100 km of Voiron: Romans, Valence, Lyon, Chambéry.
PHOTOS
View Voiron City of Our Lady of Vouise (Credit : Ardito)
 
Garden City
Garden City
 
Garden City
Garden City
 
Foire Saint Martin
La Grande Sure
 
The interior of the church of Saint-Bruno
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Night
Min. -12°C - Max. -2°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -7°C - Max. -3°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 1°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge Napoleon restaurant grenoble  
9.8
Grenoble
L'Auberge Napoleon is a very famous restaurant in Grenoble. Its name comes from the passage of the Emperor 7,8, 9 March 1815 to his return from Elba. Here he returned to power, the...
Located 22 km from VoironFrom 40 € to 70 € per person 
Auberge des trois pucelles  SPECIAL OFFER
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte
Presentation of the restaurant updated 12/2011. The Auberge des 3 maids just 15 minutes from Grenoble, in the heart of the Vercors Natural Park, discover a cuisine friendly, local and...
Located 22 km from VoironFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 
Auberge St Vincent
Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze
Vllage in a cozy restaurant at the foot of the Chartreuse, cooking with the seasons.
Located 28 km from VoironFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 3.8 km from VoironFrom 75 € to 109 € 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 17.6 km from Voiron65 € the double room 
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 18.3 km from Voiron75 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 2.1 km from VoironFrom 420 € to 710 € per week 
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 11.9 km from VoironFrom 850 € to 1300 € per week 
Les Buissons Fleuris
Saint-Hilaire
Lilac Cottage 4 / 6 people dedicated to early childhood and well-being. Maternity nursery room with kitchen (furniture and baby bath changing professional) - two bathrooms - 2 toilets...
Located 24 km from VoironFrom 380 € to 690 € per week 

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HOTELS
Best Western Palladior     
8
Voiron
The Best Western Palladior consists of 22 rooms, a residence with 33 studios and 27 suites, and offers free hotel services and optional extras. All the rooms, studios and suites are...
Located in VoironRoom from 59 €
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 in VoironRoom from 43 €
Campanile Grenoble Nord - Moirans-Voreppe     
6.9
Moirans
Situated 20 km north of the superb town of Grenoble, the hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome. It is just 1 minute from Moirans Train Station and a 10-minute drive from Grenoble...
Located 4.1 km from VoironRoom from 40 €

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