Gilly-sur-Isère: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the center of Gilly-sur-Isère, the Villa du Chef-lieu was investigated in 1975 as the first archaeological excavation project; previously unknown ancient wall remains were uncovered in the process. The restored wall remains of the Villa Gallo-Romaine du Grand Verger have been preserved and can be visited at any time.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Gilly-sur-Isère should focus their accommodation search on this location.

Culture and History

The Villa du Chef-lieu consisted of three carefully constructed building sections made of stream gravel, arranged in a U shape around a central courtyard. The complex included small private baths with two rooms heated by hypocausts.

The Villa Gallo Romaine has a rare square floor plan with sides measuring 35 meters.

The archaeological sites of Gilly-sur-Isère include six Bronze Age pits containing heated stones, described as rare in Savoie.

Nature and Activities

The buildings of the Villa Rustica de la Bévière stood on level ground near the Torrent du Chiriac; the cultivated areas extended across the Plaine de Gilly.

Ideas for walks in Gilly-sur-Isère are available via the Traces Alpines app and through hiking guides available at the tourist offices.

The Piscine de Gilly-sur-Isère is an indoor swimming pool with a 25-meter pool.

Surrounding Area

The Fort de Tamié is located in the immediate vicinity of Gilly-sur-Isère. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Tamié, a historic site, is also located in the immediate vicinity. La Belle Étoile, a mountain, is likewise located in the immediate vicinity of Gilly-sur-Isère.

The Fort de Montperché is located in the area around Gilly-sur-Isère. The Pointe de la Dieuva, a summit, is located in the same area. Mont d'Orchair, a mountain, and the Pointe de la Grande Lanche, a summit, are also located in the area around Gilly-sur-Isère.

The Fort de Montgilbert is located in the wider regional area around Gilly-sur-Isère.

More location pages: Aiguebelette-Le-Lac, Le Pré, Montagny, Saint-Martin-Sur-La-Chambre, Trévignin, Les Échelles, Valezan, Valmeinier

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