Charette
Welcome to Charette, a town north of Balcons du Dauphiné, in Nord-Isère. The Château de Vernay and the Sensitive Natural Area of Mares de Craquenot are the main assets of this pretty village.
1. Charrette and its heritage
– The Charrette church: built at the end of the 1989th century and renovated in XNUMX. Note in particular its colorful stained glass windows.
– The Château de Vernay: built under Napoleon III, it was the scene of the revolutionary experiments of Count Hilaire de Chardonnet, the inventor of artificial silk thread: viscose. Although partially demolished in 2018, it remains a fascinating place of history.
– Vernacular heritage: the town has two fountains, one in the center of the village and the other located in the hamlet of Chapieu, which continue to provide spring water. Charette also has five bread ovens as well as a covered wash house.
2. The Sensitive Natural Area of Mares de Craquenot*
Charette is a privileged place for all lovers of preserved nature. The Sensitive Natural Space of Mares de Craquenot, located in the heart of an agricultural plain, allows you to observe numerous amphibians such as the great crested newt or the natterjack toad, but also a large number of threatened plant species such as the red germander. swamp.
*Events are regularly organized in the local ENSs. Information and registration at the Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office.
– The Charrette church: built at the end of the 1989th century and renovated in XNUMX. Note in particular its colorful stained glass windows.
– The Château de Vernay: built under Napoleon III, it was the scene of the revolutionary experiments of Count Hilaire de Chardonnet, the inventor of artificial silk thread: viscose. Although partially demolished in 2018, it remains a fascinating place of history.
– Vernacular heritage: the town has two fountains, one in the center of the village and the other located in the hamlet of Chapieu, which continue to provide spring water. Charette also has five bread ovens as well as a covered wash house.
2. The Sensitive Natural Area of Mares de Craquenot*
Charette is a privileged place for all lovers of preserved nature. The Sensitive Natural Space of Mares de Craquenot, located in the heart of an agricultural plain, allows you to observe numerous amphibians such as the great crested newt or the natterjack toad, but also a large number of threatened plant species such as the red germander. swamp.
*Events are regularly organized in the local ENSs. Information and registration at the Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office.
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Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
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Free access.
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