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 the opportunity to discover little-known places and benefit from the anecdotes of our tour guides...

    All upcoming guided tours from the Tourist Office:

  • Chasse au trésor patrimoniale à Crémieu : nouvelle enquête !

    Book online

    Le 14 May 2026

    • Crémieu
    Heritage treasure hunt in Crémieu: new investigation!
    Heritage treasure hunt in Crémieu: a new investigation!, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

  • Visite guidée : sur la route de la soie, mémoire ouvrière de Corbelin

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 23 May 2026

    • Corbelin
    Guided tour: on the Silk Road, Corbelin's working-class history
    Guided tour: on the Silk Road, Corbelin's working-class history, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

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

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 05 June 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

  • Visite guidée nocturne de la cité médiévale de Crémieu

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 19 June 2026

    • Crémieu
    Guided night tour of the medieval town of Crémieu
    Nighttime guided tour of the medieval town of Crémieu, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

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

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    Le 27 June 2026

    • Crémieu
    Pray and Heal: Guided Tour of the Apothecary and Visitandine Chapel in Crémieu
    Prayer and healing: a guided tour of the apothecary and the Visitandine chapel in Crémieu, © Emmanuelle Bebi – Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office

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

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 05 July 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 au Moyen-Age avec Dame Ysobel

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 09 July 2026

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

  • Visite guidée théâtralisée : Crémieu en Résistance

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 16 July 2026

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

  • Visite guidée découverte de la cité médiévale de Crémieu

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 19 July 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

  • Sur les traces d’un bâtisseur du Moyen-Âge : visite guidée et atelier participatif à Crémieu

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 21 July 2026

    • Crémieu
    Following in the footsteps of a medieval builder: guided tour and participatory workshop in Crémieu
    Following in the footsteps of a medieval builder: guided tour and participatory workshop in Crémieu, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

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

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    Le 22 July 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

  • A l’ombre de l’abbatiale, Saint-Chef se dévoile : visite guidée de la ville de coeur de Frédéric Dard au fil des siècles

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 23 July 2026

    • Saint-Chef
    In the shadow of the abbey church, Saint-Chef is revealed: a guided tour of Frédéric Dard's beloved city over the centuries
    In the shadow of the abbey church, Saint-Chef reveals itself: a guided tour of Frédéric Dard's beloved town through the centuries, © Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office – Fanny Bailly

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

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 24 July 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 nocturne de Morestel, la cité des peintres

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 29 July 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

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

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 12 September 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

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 03 October 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 !

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    Le 04 October 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

    Book online From 8 €  / adult

    Le 17 October 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

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    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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