Summer is well and truly settled and the desire to get together with friends or family around a good picnic is felt. The territory of the Balcons du Dauphiné has many spaces where it is possible to eat outdoors. We reveal here our top 6 of the best spots for a successful picnic!
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Sensitive Natural Areas (ENS)
The Balcons du Dauphiné are THE nature destination par excellence. Territory matters 20 ENS and 2 Classified Nature Reserves. Some are equipped with picnic tables and are ideal for enjoying a good time with family or friends. So already plan a gourmet break on one of the following ENS:
You may even have the chance, while enjoying your sandwich, to admire the protected species such as the pond turtle and the beaver which have taken up residence on our territory. Be careful, we touch with our eyes!
Successful picnic, 100% guaranteed!
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The Saint-Hippolyte hill, in Crémieu
Do you want to enjoy a nice panorama? Direction the heights of the Saint-Hippolyte hill! Recognized for its clock tower and its ramparts, this hill is one of the key squares of Creamieu. With a breathtaking view of the countryside surrounding the medieval city, meet friends and family to enjoy a good time around a picnic!
And who knows, you may be able to meet other tablecloth and wicker basket enthusiasts!
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The Envirhôna trail, at Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin
Le Envirhôna trail is one of the marvels of the commune of Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin and offers 3,5 km of scenery within the Haut-Rhône Nature Reserve. Picnic tables are set up at the start of the trail. They will allow you to recharge the batteries after this walk where everyone can reconnect with nature.
For the little ones, fun terminals are installed all along the course and allow them to discover the local fauna and flora while having fun. Only the songs of the birds and the lapping of the water will punctuate your day.
In short, it is the ideal place to organize a gourmet break with friends!
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In the heart of the Vertrolande city
Vertrieu, an unmissable stop on the territory of the Balcons du Dauphiné, is recognized for the diversity of its monuments and in particular its two castles. Bordered by the Rhône, the Vertrolande city offers locals and tourists a picnic area at the start of the thematic path, in the heart of the simple garden.
For lovers of checkered tablecloths, head for the banks of the Rhône along the modern castle !
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The medieval garden of Saint-Chef
For this 5th spot, we take you to Saint-Chef. Very popular with history buffs, the abbey town has a medieval garden inaugurated in 2015 and located just in front of the church. Stone benches are even installed there, between trees, aromatic plants and fragrant roses. And bonus, you will even have a view of the bell tower!
A timeless moment of disconnection awaits you! So, don't wait any longer and go for it!
Our ideas for visits and walks to prolong the moment in Saint-Chef:
Self-guided tour of the gardens and chapel of Château Teyssier de Savy
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The Madone du Moulin picnic area – Sermérieu
The last spot that we recommend is theMadone du Moulin picnic area in the town of Sermérieu. Three picnic tables, also accessible to people with reduced mobility, are located at the foot of the old tower of the mill of Ossée. These facilities will allow you to eat while admiring the view of the surrounding countryside and the mountains.
A beautiful view, a good picnic and good friends… What more could you ask for?
And to prepare your picnic…
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