In addition to the ubiquitous nature and cycling, the heritage of the Balcons du Dauphiné responds present and has nothing to be ashamed of... Far from it!

Its unmissable and unsuspected medieval cities, its beautiful villages which deserve a little detour on the road, its many castles which appear here and there in the middle of the greenery, its archaeological sites witnessing a rich past and its museums which explain to us everything… Needless to say, the program is promising!

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The must-see medieval cities

Some are well known, others are more discreet! But all are exceptional for their historical monuments, their panoramas, their hidden treasures… The best part: they are all easy to visit all year round with the help of free visit maps!

  • Crémieu: the medieval city that sees life in lauzes!

    Cloister of the Augustinians in Crémieu, in Isère

  • Morestel: the city that makes you see all the colors

    Aerial view of the medieval tower and the Saint-Symphorien church in Morestel

  • Saint-Chief: from the frescoes of the Angels to the escapades of San Antonio

    Saint-Chief: from the frescoes of the Angels to the escapades of San Antonio

  • Vertrieu: a city that takes you on board… on the Rhône!

    Aerial view of the Château de Vertrieu and its French gardens

  • Quirieu: the sleeping city

    Quirieu: the sleeping city
    • See an overview of all medieval cities

    Every summer, the Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office organizes guided tours of the medieval towns of Crémieu, Morestel, Saint-Chef, and Vertrieu (among others)! Take this opportunity to discover hidden gems and hear the stories of our expert guides…

    All upcoming guided tours from the Tourist Office:

  • Visite guidée nocturne de Morestel, la cité des peintres

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    August 19 , 2026

    • Morestel
    Guided night tour of Morestel, the city of painters
    Guided night tour of Morestel, the city of painters, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • COMPLET – Visite guidée théâtralisée : Crémieu au Moyen-Âge avec Dame Ysobel

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    August 20 , 2026

    • Crémieu
    SOLD OUT – Theatrical guided tour: Crémieu in the Middle Ages with Dame Ysobel
    SOLD OUT – Theatrical guided tour: Crémieu in the Middle Ages with Dame Ysobel, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Balade contée et musicale : l’écho des machines au coeur des marais – Nouveau parcours !

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    August 21 , 2026

    • Creys-Mépieu
    A storytelling and musical walk: the echo of machines in the heart of the marshes – New route!
    A storytelling and musical walk: the echo of machines in the heart of the marshes – New route!, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Visite guidée découverte de la cité médiévale de Crémieu

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    August 23 , 2026

    • Crémieu
    Guided tour of the medieval city of Crémieu
    Guided tour to discover the medieval town of Crémieu, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Visite guidée de l’église abbatiale bénédictine et des fresques romanes de la Chapelle des Anges de Saint-Chef

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    August 23 , 2026

    • Saint-Chef
    Guided tour of the Benedictine abbey church and the Romanesque frescoes of the Chapel of the Angels of Saint-Chef
    Guided tour of the Benedictine abbey church and the Romanesque frescoes of the Chapel of the Angels in Saint-Chef, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Visite guidée théâtralisée : Crémieu en Résistance

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    August 27 , 2026

    • Crémieu
    Theatrical guided tour: Crémieu in the Resistance
    Theatrical guided tour: Crémieu in the Resistance, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Du rayonnement à la lumière, comprendre le solaire : visite guidée du parc photovoltaïque Renner Energies à Arandon

    Book online

    August 28 , 2026

    • Arandon-Passins
    From radiation to light, understanding solar energy: a guided tour of the Renner Energies photovoltaic park in Arandon
    From radiation to light, understanding solar energy: a guided tour of the Renner Energies photovoltaic park in Arandon, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • COMPLET – Prier et guérir : visite guidée de l’apothicairerie et de la chapelle des Visitandines à Crémieu

    Book online

    August 29 , 2026

    • Crémieu
    FULL – Pray and Heal: Guided Tour of the Apothecary and Visitandine Chapel in Crémieu
    SOLD OUT – Praying and Healing: Guided tour of the apothecary and the Visitandine chapel in Crémieu, © Fanny Bailly – Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office

  • Des bords du Rhône au bois du Serverin : visite guidée de Vertrieu, le village aux deux châteaux

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    September 04 , 2026

    • Vertrieu
    From the banks of the Rhône to the Serverin forest: guided tour of Vertrieu, the village with two castles
    From the banks of the Rhône to the Serverin forest: a guided tour of Vertrieu, the village with two castles, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Escape game nature à l’étang de Roche Plage et des communaux de Thuile à Morestel

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    September 12 , 2026

    • Morestel
    Nature escape game at the Roche Plage pond and the Thuile communal lands in Morestel
    Nature escape game at the Roche Plage pond and the Thuile communal lands in Morestel, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Balade guidée et contée : les mystères cachés du méandre du Saugey à Brangues

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    October 03 , 2026

    • Brangues
    Guided walk with storytelling: the hidden mysteries of the Saugey meander in Brangues
    Guided walk with storytelling: the hidden mysteries of the Saugey meander in Brangues, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Visite guidée : à bicyclette avec Ravier, des paysages à croquer à Morestel !

    Book online

    October 04 , 2026

    • Morestel
    Guided tour: by bicycle with Ravier, breathtaking landscapes in Morestel!
    Guided tour: by bicycle with Ravier, breathtaking scenery in Morestel!, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Balade guidée et contée avec dégustation : Saint-Chef et la Dive Bouteille, quand Gargantua rencontre les moines vignerons

    Bookable online. From €8 per adult.

    October 17 , 2026

    • Saint-Chef
    Guided walk with storytelling and tasting: Saint-Chef and the Divine Bottle, when Gargantua met the wine-growing monks
    Guided walk with storytelling and tasting: Saint-Chef and the Divine Bottle, when Gargantua meets the wine-growing monks, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly
    • All guided tour dates

    An authentic heritage that can be visited!

    Discovering the heritage of the Balcons du Dauphiné also involves strolling through the charming villages of North Isère, visiting a few castles in summer or even archaeological sites or museums in the area...

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