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La Verpillière

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Isère

Isere town of 7000 inhabitants, La Verpillière takes up to seventy-five kilometers from Grenoble and is part of the door urban community of Isère. It is also located near Bourgoin-Jallieu, Bonnefamille and Saint-Quentin-Fallavier.

Ownership of lords Fallavier the Middle Ages, the city developed slowly over centuries, reaching the kingdom of France in the middle of the fourteenth century. Mecca of the industry in modern times, the city of La Verpillière still today hosts a large number of companies that sustain the economy of the region.

But it is also for the charm of its architectural heritage that the city Isère seduces its visitors, revealing a rich history that developed in the heart of an authentic landscape and popular with passing hikers.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Verpillière
Postcode38290
Tourism label
Latitude45.6397330 (N 45° 38’ 23”)
Longitude5.1540730 (E 5° 9’ 15”)
AltitudeFrom 205m to 305m
Surface area6.64 km²
Population7441 inhabitants
Density1120 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGrenoble (76 km, 46 min)
Insee code38537
IntercommunalityCA Porte de l'Isère
DepartmentIsère
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Frontonas3.5 km (5 min)
Vaulx-Milieu4.4 km (5 min)
Villefontaine4.6 km (8 min)
Saint-Quentin-Fallavier5.7 km (8 min)
Chamagnieu7.6 km (8 min)
Satolas-et-Bonce7.8 km (8 min)
Bonnefamille7.8 km (9 min)
Four8.4 km (14 min)
Roche8.5 km (13 min)
Panossas8.6 km (11 min)
L'Isle-d'Abeau9 km (11 min)
Saint-Alban-de-Roche9.2 km (13 min)
Grenay9.4 km (13 min)
Colombier-Saugnieu10.1 km (13 min)
Veyssilieu10.1 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Strolling down the streets of the city you can discover ancient architecture of great interest, beginning with the fortified house of the fourteenth century Verpillière or home Girier. Large XIXth, it now hosts the marriage hall of the city, and an exhibition space. Be sure not to admire St. Mary externship, a certified building heritage of the twentieth century and designed by architect George Adilon.

Built in the early nineteenth century, the Saint-Denis church is itself a fine example of neoclassical architecture. It is possible to admire the outdoor tripartite facade and elegant furniture indoors.

While passing through the area, you can explore the boulder to wells of the city, an impressive megalith serving for the memorial.

Rewarded with a flower in the competition of cities and villages in bloom in France, the city of La Verpillière reveals a natural heritage of great interest to discover through various marked hiking trails that lead into the valley Bourbre or Catelan.

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

Markets are held every Tuesday and Sunday morning.

In May, the festival offers a fully Festifox tour programming to pop rock.

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

A popular dance and fireworks take place July 14 on the occasion of the national holiday.

A Christmas market is offered late in the year with entertainment.

Weather

Monday 20 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
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Tuesday 21 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 16°C
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Wednesday 22 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Kayak expedition with an instructor
Sports sensations15 € to 50 € L'Isle-d'Abeau (6.6 km)
Tourist motorcycle ride as a passenger
Entertainment130 € to 240 € Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (15.5 km)
Guided hike with donkeys
Nature and the great outdoors30 € to 305 € Flachères (23 km)
Natural perfume-making workshop
Arts and Crafts125 € to 300 € La Tour-du-Pin (24 km)
Fast-track admission to the Musée des Confluences
Culture and education9 € Lyon (28 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (29 km)
Wine Trail - 4.9 km - Millery
HikeEasy1:35Millery (29 km)
Cycle 6 loop: Around the lake bog
Cycling itineraryEasy1:35Châbons (31 km)
Garden Vertrieu Simples
Village visitEasy1:00Vertrieu (31 km)
Circuit Cuny's tour
HikeEasy4:10Villebois (32 km)

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