Merlas: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Nature
The Étang de Saint-Sixte in Merlas has a species-rich aquatic and riparian vegetation and is surrounded by wet forests. The Étang de Saint-Sixte is protected under the Loi Montagne and is located in a regional nature park. It is classified as a mixed bog; this classification reflects the gradual transition from an alkaline to an acidic bog.
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Hiking and Trails
The loop trail at Lac de Saint-Sixte leads through forests and clearings and along the lake’s waters. It is also recommended for horse riders and mountain bikers.
The “Du côté des Mille Martyrs” hiking trail begins in Merlas, leads through the Carabotin Forest and reaches open meadows with a panorama over a large part of the Chartreuse Massif. It passes north of the Col des Mille Martyrs, which was once a place of pilgrimage. The “Du côté des Mille Martyrs” route is 9.6 km long, involves 300 metres of ascent and takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.
History and Culture
The Romanesque crypt of Saint-Sixte was built over the remains of a 4th-century Roman temple. It is located behind a grille and is not accessible.
The Château de Saint-Sixte was later occupied by the Maquis during the Second World War. Its present condition as a ruin is the result of a fire set by German troops in retaliation during the Second World War. At the end of the 19th century, the ruins of the Château de Saint-Sixte were the summer residence of the Lyon industrialist André Descours.
The Saint-Ferréol Church in Merlas is one of the three churches that have survived from the former three municipalities of Saint-Sixte, Merlas and La Chapelle.
The former Black Forest near the Chapelle de Merlas consists of deciduous and coniferous trees and offers a family-friendly walk.
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