Isle Crémieu
Isle Crémieu
Located at the boundary with the neighbouring Rhône department, the Crémieu plateau/Pays des Couleurs area abounds in lakes and underground caves.
The region also has an extremely rich architectural heritage, a prime example being the medieval town of Crémieu.
Crémieu
This medieval town is not far from Lyons. Parts of its heritage that have remained intact are its ramparts, built during the Middle Ages, as well as other remains including a magnificent 15th-century market hall.
> www.ville-cremieu.fr
Morestel
The town of Morestel is perched on top of a hill overlooking the surrounding region.
It is well-loved by painters because of its crystal-clear light, picturesque old houses and medieval tower.
> www.morestel.com
Worth seeing
La Balme-les-Grottes
The caves at La Balme reveal to visitors the variety of colours and shapes found in the underground world.
Tel : 04 74 90 63 76.
Larina archaeology park
Larina archaeology park displays remains dating from prehistoric times to the 8th century in an exceptional setting.
Tel. 04.74.95.19.10
> www.musee-larina-hieres.com
or
> www.mairie-hieres-sur-amby.com/tourisme.htm
Brangues
Paul Claudel chose the village of Brangues as his residence in France, and then as his final resting place; he is buried at the chateau.
The chateau is only open to the public during the "Journées du Patrimoine" national heritage weekend every September.
