Located in the Isère department, the municipality of Échirolles is part of the suburb of Grenoble. City of over 36 000 inhabitants, it is particularly bordering Claix, Jarrie and Champagnier.
Bathed in an oceanic and continental climate, the city of Échirolles only really developed until the late twentieth century. Former workers' village, she was notably one of the privileged places for the manufacture of viscose. Very urban, the town still has an important architectural heritage indicating a history. Culture is also honored in the Isère city with the presence of many exhibition venues, theaters, or museums.
Green and pleasant, the town of Échirolles is an ideal place to enjoy the charms of the Isere and admire the beautiful mountain scenery.
Friendly and green, the municipality of Échirolles presents great sites to find time for a few rides.
Walking through the city, one can discover the remains of a former commander of the Hospitallers. The building dates from the thirteenth century and was once known as a Templar castle.
Heritage label in the region, the former City Hall Échirolles is also a must in the city. One can also enjoy the charm of Saint-Jacques church in the center of the old village.
Located on the first hill of Échirolles, the Saint-Jacques tower to discover a Roman stele dedicated to Mercury. Formerly a temple was indeed near the castle.
The viscose museum traces the history of the production of this material Échirolles. It takes place on the former industrial site that housed the factory and its workers. Opened in 1992, the museum notably presents collections on work in the factory, the workers' lives, the story of the invention of viscose or the manufacturing process. Temporary exhibitions are also organized regularly.
Geo-Charles museum, named after the writer, journalist and sportsman, was formed from donations from his widow. It presents a particular part of the personal collection of Geo-Charles with works from the first half of the twentieth century and works by Delaunay, Fernand Léger or Derain. The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions of contemporary art.
The mills of Villancourt offer temporary exhibitions.
On Saturday morning, the town offers a local farmers market.
Échirolles hosts a Christmas market at year end.
From late November to late January, the city offers its graphics Month with exhibitions, meetings, conferences and workshops.
