Bourg-De-Péage: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The medieval Old Bridge of Bourg-de-Péage preserves several traces of its history: on its southern side, it had a gate tower, while on the northern side were the Notre-Dame-du-Pont chapel and a small hospital. The bridge was repeatedly damaged by flooding from the Isère; the scar of its destroyed second arch can still be seen today.

Those who choose Bourg-de-Péage for a visit to the Old Bridge, the quays or the Bois des Naix may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

A defining part of the town’s history is the hat industry. The felt hat industry was introduced in Bourg-de-Péage around 1810 and employed more than 400 workers in 16 workshops in the mid-19th century. The Mossant company, a pioneer of the Bourg-de-Péage hat industry, employed more than 1,200 workers at its peak in 1929.

The town’s name also refers to the bridge’s former function: Bourg-de-Péage derives from tolls that were once levied on goods at the southern entrance to the bridge. The Maison Pascalis boutique houses the bakery and the Pogne Museum. The local events calendar also includes Journée du Japon, a cultural and festive event for discovering Japanese culture.

Nature and Trails

Bois des Naix is a twelve-hectare green space in the centre of Bourg-de-Péage. It is considered an ecosystem with 140 animal species, including some species regarded as noteworthy because of their rarity.

The two-kilometre-long quays of Bourg-de-Péage stretch along the Isère. They feature secured walking paths, a cycle path, play facilities for children and observation pontoons.

The “Les Rives de l’Isère” hiking trail runs through Bourg-de-Péage along the left bank of the Isère and is a circular route of approximately 4.6 kilometres. The six-kilometre “Au Fil des Cadres” hike leads through Bourg-de-Péage along the quays, through Bois des Naix, past notable buildings and along sculptures.

For bicycles, “Au fil de l'eau” is a 17-kilometre family-friendly route. It begins along the course of the Isère on the V63 greenway.

Leisure

The Diabolo aquatic centre offers sports, relaxation and leisure activities seven days a week all year round. Bois des Naix also has a permanent orienteering course for families with 20 checkpoints.

The Roof Vercors combines climbing for everyone with a bar-restaurant and outdoor activities. A market takes place on Thursday mornings in the Renaissance district of Bourg-de-Péage.

For the higher-level travel overview: Drôme.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Allex, Pennes-Le-Sec, Montguers, Ferrassières, Boulc, Le Poët-en-Percip, Beaumont-Monteux, Lachau.