Gaëlle

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Naturally curious, I like to explore our beautiful territory and share my experiences and tips with our visitors. Enjoying a bike ride and recharging your batteries in the heart of our Sensitive Natural Areas are my favorite activities!

Pssst... Valentine's Day is coming!

With the calendar in mind, it couldn't have escaped your notice: February 14 is approaching. You will surely say that there is no need to wait for Valentine's Day to celebrate love. And you will be right. However, this day is marked as being THE day, if ever there was one, for lovers. One more opportunity, if one were needed, to…

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Is(H)ere Escape Experiences

Are you looking for escape ideas around your home? Short turnkey stays to share as a couple or family? You are in the right place ! Find here some of the "nugget" accommodations at the Balcons du Dauphiné selected by Alpes Is(H)ere. AS A COUPLE Sleep with your head in the stars at the Kota…

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Eden Marine, unusual accommodation labeled “Accueil vélo” in the Vallée Bleue

On the territory of the Balcons du Dauphiné, there are no less than forty addresses labeled "Accueil vélo" for cycle tourists, itinerant or staying. For several years, the Tourist Office has been mobilizing to animate this network of professionals involved in the reception and services for customers on bicycles. A night on a boat!…

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Top exhibitions this spring

No need to be an art lover to appreciate the exhibitions in progress this spring at the Balcons du Dauphiné. There's something for everyone: nature, paintings, sculptures, theatrical masks and costumes, history... the choice is yours (or not)! Do not hesitate to consult the agenda to find out about all the events organized at…

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We are preparing for the holidays at the Balcons du Dauphiné!

While waiting for Easter at the embers, it's Christmas time at Les Balcons! But yes, it is with us that Santa Claus is hiding who has chosen to entertain you and make you consume gourmet, local and responsible for your gifts and your end-of-year holiday tables. Oh ! Oh ! Oh ! 1. The illuminations What…

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Pom pom pom, the great return of the apple festival!

Maybe you have heard of it. Maybe you have already been there. It's a traditional autumn event at the Balcons du Dauphiné… The answer is in the title: the apple festival, of course! Le Bouchage, a small village of around 700 souls, bordered by the Rhône, has no less than 4 producers of…

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Our top places to cool off

During the long and dark days of winter, few are those who are not nostalgic for the sunny days and the heat. But when summer (and its sometimes scorching temperatures) comes to the fore, things get tougher! On the one hand, there is the "mum, it's too hot to go out" team and...

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The emblematic species of the Balcons du Dauphiné

Hortense Giraud is a photojournalist. Passionate about nature, she shared the daily life of the Espace Naturel Sensible de la Save for an entire year, during her artist residency. She recounts her encounters, her exchanges and notably presents the emblematic species of our territory in a book entitled "Au fil de la Save". Extract... The European pond turtle...

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We tested… the Saint-Chef orienteering course

You don't need to be a compass ace to practice orienteering! Young and old can learn about this leisure activity provided they are well-shod and provide a water bottle and sun protection when the weather is fine. What is orienteering? Orienteering is an activity that…

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We tested… the storytelling walk in Brangues

Storytelling walks were THE novelty of the 2021 summer program at Les Balcons du Dauphiné. Walk in two voices led by Laurence Pinzetta, guide-lecturer, and Sandrine Stablo, storyteller, the storytelling walk is a subtle blend of history and storytelling, for everyone (from 8 years old). A fun and immersive way to discover…

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