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Charvieu-Chavagneux

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Charming small town of Isère, in region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Charvieu-Chavagneux takes place in the urban area of ​​Lyon, a hundred kilometers from Grenoble. It is located near Pont-de-Chéruy, Chavanoz and Janneyrias.

Resulting from the merger of Charvieu Chavagneux-Montbertrand and in 1961, the town is located on a very old territory that particular welcomed the Hospitallers of Jerusalem. It has gradually developed over the centuries, becoming a center of the steel wire in the middle of the nineteenth century.

Today Charvieu-Chavagneux continues to attract visitors with its architectural heritage, but especially its authentic landscapes and full of charm.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCharvieu-Chavagneux
Postcode38230
Latitude45.7462329 (N 45° 44’ 46”)
Longitude5.1618670 (E 5° 9’ 43”)
AltitudeFrom 200m to 251m
Surface area8.65 km²
Population10278 inhabitants
Density1188 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGrenoble (96 km, 1:08)
Insee code38085
IntercommunalityCC Lyon Saint Exupéry en Dauphiné
DepartmentIsère
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Pont-de-Chéruy1 km (4 min)
Tignieu-Jameyzieu3.5 km (10 min)
Chavanoz4.6 km (10 min)
Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas5.8 km (11 min)
Loyettes6.4 km (11 min)
Anthon6.7 km (12 min)
Colombier-Saugnieu7.4 km (11 min)
Janneyrias7.5 km (11 min)
Satolas-et-Bonce8.1 km (11 min)
Chozeau9.6 km (13 min)
Crémieu9.6 km (14 min)
Chamagnieu9.7 km (13 min)
Pusignan9.7 km (14 min)
Villette-d'Anthon10.2 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Strolling down Charvieu-Chavagneux, you will discover an important religious heritage including the Church of St. Nizier the thirteenth century, the Armenian St. Nishan Church, the Greek Orthodox Church St. Alexander or St. Anthony's Church Charvieu.

To enjoy sunny days towards Lake Freminville or fitness trail.

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Saturday morning.

In April, up to the feast of St. Boyon.

Concerts are held in June on the occasion of Music Day.

The town offers a dance and fireworks in July for the national holiday. A bicycle race is also held on 14 July.

A Christmas market is proposed in December.

Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Kayak expedition with an instructor
Sports sensations15 € to 50 € L'Isle-d'Abeau (16.7 km)
Outdoor show: Walking with witches
Entertainment17 € Pérouges (17.5 km)
Dramatised tour: Medieval immersion in Pérouges
Culture and education36 € Pérouges (17.5 km)
Canyoning around Lyon
Sports sensations50 € to 75 € Lyon (25 km)
Admission to Cluny Abbey and the Museum of Art and Archaeology
Culture and education11 € Lyon (25 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Garden Vertrieu Simples
Village visitEasy1:00Vertrieu (21 km)
Circuit Cuny's tour
HikeEasy4:10Villebois (24 km)
Circuit The four villages
HikeIntermediate7:20Saint-Denis-en-Bugey (26 km)
Hiking The Plantay Loop
HikeEasy1:40Le Plantay (31 km)
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (32 km)

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Hotels

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