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Seyssins

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Located in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the department of Isere, the town of Seyssins takes place on the side of the Vercors massif. It is not far from Grenoble, Échirolles and Seyssinet-Pariset, on the banks of the Drac.

Formerly terminus of one of the lines of the old tramway of Grenoble, Seyssins has always been linked to the history of its illustrious neighbor. Formerly a small mountain village, it has developed over the centuries, attracting many visitors eager to discover the charms of the region.

In addition to its preserved environment and appreciated by lovers of outdoor life, the municipality of Seyssins also has an interesting architectural heritage that testifies to the antiquity and rich history of this Istrian city.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySeyssins
Postcode38180
Tourism label
Latitude45.1622410 (N 45° 9’ 44”)
Longitude5.6867290 (E 5° 41’ 12”)
AltitudeFrom 219m to 1897m
Surface area8.00 km²
Population8023 inhabitants
Density1002 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGrenoble (6.2 km, 12 min)
Insee code38486
IntercommunalityME Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole
DepartmentIsère
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Seyssinet-Pariset3.3 km (8 min)
Fontaine4.6 km (10 min)
Échirolles5.3 km (9 min)
Grenoble5.9 km (14 min)
Sassenage6.4 km (13 min)
Bresson7.4 km (11 min)
Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux7.4 km (18 min)
Eybens7.5 km (10 min)
Le Pont-de-Claix8.2 km (10 min)
La Tronche8.3 km (20 min)
Poisat8.9 km (11 min)
Claix8.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Martin-d'Hères9.5 km (13 min)
Gières11.4 km (13 min)
Varces-Allières-et-Risset12.1 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Several old houses take place on the town of Seyssins like the Tower of Saint-Ange, the fortified house of the Châtelard, the White House of the sixteenth century, the castle of Montrigaud, the castle of Beaume, or the castel Montjoie of the seventeenth century. You will also appreciate the stronghold of the Three Towers of the thirteenth century or the house of Argout early sixteenth century.

Do not forget to admire the castle Harivel du Rocher which now houses the town hall of Seyssins, as well as the former Benedictine priory.

Built between the 11th and 12th century, the Saint-Martin church is a Romanesque building whose capitals columns of the nave have been classified as Historical Monuments as an object.

Awarded three flowers in the contest of towns and villages in France, the town of Seyssins offers many green spaces. It is also surrounded by marked hiking trails to discover the local flora and fauna, including the heart of the Vercors.

The golf Grenoble Seyssins allows to practice on the driving range and to make a course while appreciating the surrounding landscapes.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments
Performance halls

Events and festivities

Seyssins in Party offers many animations at the end of June.

At the beginning of November, Seyssins video festival will be held, with screenings and meetings.

The Husky Seyssins Cross is a running race in November.

Weather

Thursday 23 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
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Friday 24 may
Min. 9°C - Max. 20°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning in the heart of Chartreuse and Vercors
Sports sensations50 € to 80 € Grenoble (4.2 km)
Canyoning around Grenoble, Chartreuse and Vercors
Sports sensations48 € to 60 € Grenoble (4.4 km)
Canyoning in Vercors or Chartreuse
Sports sensations50 € to 75 € Grenoble (4.7 km)
Caving in Vercors & Chartreuse
Sports sensations45 € to 75 € Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors (11.3 km)
Outdoor show: 1944. Resistance! Vercors
Culture and education17 € Pont-en-Royans (29 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Molière Plateau
HikeIntermediate4:00Lans-en-Vercors (6.7 km)
Vizille panoramic viewpoint
HikeIntermediate2:00Vizille (11.7 km)
Robert Lakes
HikeIntermediate1:30Chamrousse (15.8 km)
Pursollet Lake from Gavet
HikeAthletic4:00Livet-et-Gavet (17.9 km)
Rioupéroux-Chamrousse, vertical route of the Ut4M race
HikeAthletic3:00Livet-et-Gavet (18.7 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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