Gières

Military nineteenth century building, the fort of mulberry takes place at more than 400 meters above sea level and is one of seven forts constituting the fortified belt of Grenoble. Built according to the Sere de Rivières fortification system, the building was made to accommodate the origin over 540 men garrison and 32 pieces of artillery. Listed historic monument, it is currently the subject of a major restoration campaign.

Already present in the municipality in the fourteenth century, the Saint-Michel has made many changes the subject until the nineteenth. You can still admire the fourteenth and fifteenth century elements, as well as inside, spa guests inscriptions from Roman times. In the 1990s, it has undergone several restoration campaigns. Nearby, you can also admire the Provincial House of the Sisters of Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette with its chapel.

As you wander in the town, you will enjoy discovering the ruined castle of the twelfth century, the old station VFD old trams or high Mulberries batteries.

Gières also has beautiful old buildings like the fortress from the Grand Châtelet thirteenth century, the castle still Perissol seventeenth or mansions of the Motte family and family Gravel, both the nineteenth century.

Several hiking trails are also used to appreciate the richness of the town.

The weekly market is held every Wednesday morning.

In early March, the town offers the festival's live together with our differences with festive evenings, lectures, workshops and other events.

In March, up to the Spring Festival and entertainment for the whole family.

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

A Christmas market is held by year's end.