La Balme-les-Grottes: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Nature
In La Balme-les-Grottes, the Grottes de La Balme can be visited independently throughout the day. Guided tours are also offered at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. by reservation.
In the Grottes de La Balme, water has created a great variety of geological formations, including stalagmites and stalactites. More than 20 species of bats live in the galleries.
The “Les Coteaux de Saint-Roch” sensitive natural area includes the Grottes de La Balme, with their rocks, woodland and dry grasslands, which can be explored via a marked trail with eight stations. In addition, the hike “Balade à pied sur le toit des grottes de la Balme par les coteaux de Saint-Roch” follows a loop with eight interpretation stations through protected limestone rock formations, woodland and dry grasslands.
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Culture and History
The Church of Saint-Pierre in La Balme-les-Grottes probably dates from the last quarter of the 12th century. It is the place where Laurent Clerc was baptised.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Grotte was built in the 12th century as a pilgrimage site. It comprises two chapels, one above the other: an upper chapel dedicated to Notre-Dame and a lower chapel dedicated to Saint John.
An exterior staircase leads to the upper chapel of the Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Grotte; an interior staircase connects the two chapels.
Surrounding Area
The Château des Allymes, which is considered a castle, is located in the vicinity of La Balme-les-Grottes. Allymes Castle, which is considered a historical site, is also located nearby.
The mountains in the vicinity of La Balme-les-Grottes include Mont Falcon, considered a mountain, Le Soyet, considered a mountain, Mont d'Argironne, considered a mountain, and Crêt de Pont, considered a mountain.
The Chartreuse Notre-Dame de Portes, considered a monastery, is also located in the vicinity of La Balme-les-Grottes. The Chapelle de Marcilleux, considered a church, is located in the immediate vicinity.
Cycle Route
La Balme-les-Grottes is located on the ViaRhôna cycle route.
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