Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Around 1860, Saint-Genix gained considerable renown thanks to the Gâteau Labully. The recipe for the Gâteau Labully, which became the Gâteau de Saint-Genix over the years, has been passed down from father to son ever since.

Those planning a stay in Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The original hinges are still in place at the Porte du Faubourg. After the Porte du Faubourg was damaged by a lorry, it was rebuilt by the municipality. Parts of the former town walls of Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers are still preserved along the Guiers.

The confluence of the Rhône and Guiers was historically an important transport hub connecting Vienne with Italy and Geneva. After seven kilometres, the Chapelle de Pigneux offers a place to stop before reaching Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers.

Cuisine

The Gâteau de Saint-Genix is a brioche filled with pink pralines. La Praline Buissonnière is a culinary walking tour held on the second Sunday in October. The Grand Chapitre des Gâteau de Saint-Genix takes place on 8 May in even-numbered years.

Experiences

The Circuit de la Cité du gâteau is a family treasure hunt in Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers. At the end of the visit to the Repaire Mandrin, a treasure map invites visitors to explore the Val Guiers area in search of clues.

In the surrounding area, visitors can explore the wild Rhône accompanied by a trained guide, travelling through restored former river channels known as the Lônes.

Getting around

On multi-day trips, it is possible to leave the ViaRhôna before the Champagneux dam; Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers town centre is five kilometres away. The Val Guiers Tourist Office provides maps, local recommendations and information about the ViaRhôna.

A signposted and developed route leads from the ViaRhôna at the Brégnier-Cordon dam (Gélignieux) to Saint-Genix-les-Villages at the confluence of the Guiers and Rhône.

The Val Guiers area can be reached via the A43 and exits 10 at Chimilin or 11 at Belmont-Tramonet. By train, the area around the centre can be reached via the Pont-de-Beauvoisin stations, 10 kilometres away, or Les Abrets-Fitilieu, 12 kilometres away.

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