Fontanil-Cornillon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Fontanil-Cornillon lies at the foot of the Chartreuse Massif. The Rocher du Cornillon is a listed site. Remains of fortification walls and a water cistern have been preserved there. The Rocher du Cornillon is a destination for walks and can be reached via several hiking trails; from the summit, there is a view over the valley.
Renting a holiday apartment in Fontanil-Cornillon is one possible form of travel planning.
Geographical location
Exit 14 of the A48 motorway provides access to Fontanil-Cornillon.
Culture
The Chapelle du Palluel was built in the 17th century as an oratory from Fontanil-Cornillon limestone. In the 18th century, the owners converted it into a chapel. Visitors can enter the Chapelle du Palluel and admire the sacred-themed frescoes there.
The Parcours culturel offers a numbered, downloadable map that allows visitors to discover the sculptures and frescoes of Fontanil-Cornillon. The Parcours des livres-chevalets conveys the cultural, geological and natural history of Fontanil-Cornillon to walkers.
L'Atrium regularly hosts exhibitions featuring sculpture, painting and photography. In the heart of Fontanil-Cornillon, L'Atrium also offers performances, concerts, plays, cultural events and exhibitions. Eighteen sculptures have now become part of the streetscape of Fontanil-Cornillon.
Nature
The La Fontaniloise race is 12 kilometres long, has 800 metres of elevation gain, and starts and finishes in the centre of Fontanil-Cornillon. The Trail du Néron held its fifth edition in 2026 and started in the municipalities of Saint-Egrève, Fontanil-Cornillon and Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux.
The Jardin de la Biodiversité includes refuge areas specially created for fauna and flora. These refuge areas are designed to meet the needs of bees, butterflies, hedgehogs and other insects or small mammals. The Jardin de la Biodiversité includes explanatory panels and educational activities on the importance of environmental protection.
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