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Pont-Évêque

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Isère

Located four kilometers from Vienna, the town of Pont-Évêque takes place in the Isère department, in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Dynamic and economically powerful, the city is known internationally for its different businesses, and appreciated for different green landscapes that surround it.

recent common, Pont-Évêque was created in 1867 and was then strongly developed through the famous purity of its waters. Today green city, it highlights its public spaces and flowerbeds that bring oxygen instead.

Culture is also honored in this city of the region, with the organization of many events that drive throughout the year the streets of downtown and the reception areas of Pont-Évêque. Close to the most interesting tourist points of the department, the city is ideal for exploring the Isere and its charms.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPont-Évêque
Postcode38780
Latitude45.5304420 (N 45° 31’ 50”)
Longitude4.9128720 (E 4° 54’ 46”)
AltitudeFrom 165m to 321m
Surface area8.76 km²
Population5380 inhabitants
Density614 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGrenoble (102 km, 1:13)
Insee code38318
IntercommunalityCA Vienne Condrieu
DepartmentIsère
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Vienne4.6 km (11 min)
Serpaize4.7 km (9 min)
Saint-Romain-en-Gal4.7 km (9 min)
Estrablin5.5 km (8 min)
Jardin5.7 km (10 min)
Sainte-Colombe6 km (12 min)
Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône7.9 km (14 min)
Villette-de-Vienne8.8 km (13 min)
Seyssuel8.8 km (15 min)
Luzinay9.3 km (12 min)
Saint-Sorlin-de-Vienne10.1 km (15 min)
Eyzin-Pinet10.3 km (12 min)
Chuzelles10.7 km (15 min)
Loire-sur-Rhône10.9 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Pont-Évêque is especially appreciated for its green spaces and its surrounding landscape. Several public parks allow to enjoy the weather and infrastructure. The city also hosts a lovely stone church that takes place on the remains of an ancient church dedicated to the eighth century saint Romain.

outstanding geological site classified two stars inventory of geological heritage, the contact between the Miocene sandstone and granite Pont-Évêque is a pleasant hiking destination for lovers of beautiful scenery and old stones.

Events and festivities

Every Thursday morning, the city offers its market under the market. Each late Tuesday afternoon Pont-Évêque organizes a farmers' market.

A comedy festival takes place in March with performances of comic artists from different backgrounds.

Festival of itinerant games Caravan'jeux Pont-Évêque takes place between late May and early June to discover several games.

In mid-June, the Pont-Évêque music festival is the opportunity to attend classical concerts.

A cross is held annually on November 11.

A bustling Christmas market is also proposed in December.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tourist motorcycle ride as a passenger
Entertainment130 € to 240 € Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (17.1 km)
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (24 km)
Brunch cruise on the Saône in Lyon
Entertainment36 € Lyon (25 km)
Aperitif cruise on the Saône in Lyon - 1 board and 1 drink included
Entertainment29 € Lyon (25 km)
Kayak expedition with an instructor
Sports sensations15 € to 50 € L'Isle-d'Abeau (25 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (15.1 km)
Wine Trail - 4.9 km - Millery
HikeEasy1:35Millery (15.1 km)
Loop cyclo 8: Beaurepaire and Revel - Tourdan
Cycling itineraryIntermediate2:15Beaurepaire (24 km)
Small tour of the town of Vinzieux
HikeEasy2:30Vinzieux (28 km)
Bévenais: Chapel of Salette
HikeEasy2:10Bévenais (40 km)

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