The local history of Génissieux dates back to the name Villa de GENICIACO; there are also signposted hiking trails as well as historical sites and landscape features in the surrounding area and the wider regional area.
Anyone planning a stay in Génissieux may wish to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.
Culture and History
The Church of Saint-Pierre de Génissieux was built in the 1850s; a distinctive bell tower porch was added in 1893. The church has eight stained-glass windows. These date from three different periods between 1887 and 1894. In its early history, Génissieux was known as Villa de GENICIACO.
Hiking and Nature
Les Coteaux de Génissieux is one of the 16 selected trails among the 47 hiking trails marked and maintained by the Agglo. The trail has a total elevation difference of 300 metres. In addition, the hiking trail is operational in the municipality of Génissieux.
The hillsides of Génissieux are home to a Zone naturelle d’intérêt écologique, faunistique et floristique (ZNIEFF).
Historical Sites in the Surrounding Area
The historical site Abbaye de Vernaison is located in the vicinity of Génissieux. The church Collégiale Saint-Barnard de Romans-sur-Isère is also located nearby. In the wider regional area of Génissieux lies the historical site Abbaye Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Saint-Just-de-Claix.
The museum Artothèque de Valence (Closed), marked as closed, is also located in the wider regional area of Génissieux.
Landscape and Excursions
The mountain Montagne de la Sieurle, the summit Roc de l'Épène, the mountain Rocher du Roi Gros Nez and the mountain Serre du Murtier are located in the wider regional area of Génissieux.
The Génissieux weekly market takes place year-round on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Trot Trot Trot is located at 55 rue du Val d'Or in Génissieux and offers rides on off-road electric scooters. Trot Trot Trot offers rides ranging from leisurely to more technically demanding excursions, including family outings.
