The heritage circuit in Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs is an immersive cultural experience featuring on-site information panels and smartphone QR codes providing information about the monuments and notable people who lived there. The tour is accessible every day all year round.
Visitors to Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
Maison Mandrin is considered the family home of the famous smuggler Louis Mandrin and a symbol of the history of the Dauphiné. Saint-Étienne Church houses a bronze bell cast in 1604 that is classified as a historic object. The choir of the same church contains the painting “La Mort de saint Étienne”, which is classified as a historic object. The painting was given to Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs Church in 1867 and was created by Henri Klagmann.
Maison forte de Fassion has largely preserved its appearance from the late Middle Ages, as well as rare and remarkable architectural features. It bears the “Patrimoine en Isère” label, which recognises the quality of a building of departmental heritage interest.
La Halle is closely associated with the town’s market. Next to La Halle, visitors can find an information panel explaining the special rainwater drainage system through the roof’s supporting columns.
Every five years, the town of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs honours Louis Mandrin with the Mandrinades; the programme includes conferences, exhibitions and performances, among other events.
Abbaye du Val-de-Bressieux is a historic site in the vicinity of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. Abbaye de Bonnecombe (Isère) is also a historic site in the vicinity of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Grâce is likewise a historic site in the vicinity of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. Abbaye Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur de Chambarand is a monastery in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs.
Leisure
L’Île aux Castors is a small-scale water-based recreational area for families and children, as well as for relaxation.
Landscape
Malan is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. Bec de l'Orient is a summit in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. Pied Aigu is a summit in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. Roche de Pierre Taillée is a summit in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs.
More local pages: Barraux, Ponsonnas, Laffrey, Chuzelles, Reventin-Vaugris, Saint-Pierre-D'allevard, Clelles, Chichilianne
