Varces-Allières-et-Risset is a common Isère Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, 15 km south of Grenoble.
Its territory of about 21 km² is between the Vercors to the west and the Belledonne east. It is crossed by the course of Gresse, a tributary of the Drac which constitutes its limit northeast.
Ranging from 247 to 1960 m above sea level, the town is spread over four floors: the plain of the Drac and Gresse (280 m), the set of Allières (400 to 680 m), the Saint plate -Ange (up to 1200 m) and finally the peak of the Vercors and the pic Saint-Michel (about 2000 m). This singularity reflects its history, since the primitive village of Varces in Gresse Valley merged over time with the municipalities and hamlets neighbors.
This territory was long divided between small and lordships in the nineteenth century, when a dam is fitted to protect the town of Varces flood of Gresse, the town became an important agricultural and craft while seeking prized center of Grenoble to go green on weekends.
Today, benefiting from the development of the Grenoble metropolis if Varces-Allières-et-Risset still included in the scope of the wine appellation Coteaux du Grévisaudan and the area of production of wood Chartreuse (first AOC in the wood industry in France) with more than 8000 inhabitants, the city also saw the tertiary sector (penitentiary, regiment). And there live many employees of industrial units in neighboring municipalities.
Its preserved heritage, its environment and its leisure offer justified a step during a stay in the Dauphiné.
In terms of heritage, Varces-Allières-et-Risset has several attractions.
In terms of religious buildings, St. Peter's Church Varces dates from the twelfth century for its oldest parts (the Penitents chapel and the crypt). It is Romanesque. Another example is the church of Risset which is housed in a listed sixteenth century painting depicting the martyrdom of St. Maurice, or Saint-Maurice chapel in the hamlet of Fontagneux, which keeps a picture of the seventeenth representing the adoration of the Magi, and that is the subject also of protection.
Finally, in the town, was erected a statue of the Virgin in 1946, 7 meters high, celebrating the liberation, as recognized Marian Shrine.
In terms of civil heritage, many remains of castles attest to the neighborhood in the Middle Ages and under the old regime of different fiefdoms: the sites of the Old Castle, Allières, or the remains of the castle of Saint-Giraud on the eponymous hill and the walls of the Grand Rochefort, the former stronghold of Maslissoles (XIII), that of Brigaudières (XVI) and the castle of Varces more recent (seventeenth). At the option of a walk, as we note in the historical center of the town of Varces older homes have retained some period features.
A tour of local heritage in the form of fun and downloadable sheet is available. Information at +33 4 76 72 80 36.
For culture, the center of Oriel quality entertainment program throughout the year. Information on +33 4 76 72 99 50. And for film, passionate volunteers offer screenings at community center: a couples session once a month, a young public meeting per quarter. Information at +33 4 76 72 80 14.
For athletes, a skate park and a city stadium are open access to space Charles de Gaulle. Furthermore an orientation course is set in the Beylier park. It offers different levels of difficulty. Contact +33 4 76 72 80 36.
For a game of tennis, a short book with the local club by joining the +33 6 61 72 21 47.
Pedestrian hiking or cycling enthusiasts are not left out. In the same town, marked trails allow to operate in a quality environment, with views of neighboring peaks. Loops include for example the top of the Grand Rochefort Nature Reserve Isles Drac, or the picturesque bridge of Gresse. Note again that the town is connected to the network of 800 km that make up the city. The same goes for bike paths (there are two on the locality), also connected with a road win Claix and Pont-de-Claix following the Gresse. Maps and information +33 4 76 85 08 94 for cycling and +33 4 76 42 41 41 for footpaths.
As fishermen, either along the Drac or Gresse, they practice what their favorite leisure. Information at +33 4 76 31 06 00.
In April the Week for the Planet program exhibitions, workshops, performances on the theme of sustainable development.
Also in April, the plant fair Beylier park.
On July 13, on the occasion of the national holiday, shared picnic, stroll in music in the center and in the evening at Beylier park, fireworks and dancing.
In late August, festival of late summer to Beylier park with shared barbecue and screening of a movie outdoors.
Note that the last Tuesday of each month, a small musical show is offered in an unusual place in the municipality. Information at +33 4 76 72 99 50.
