Bouvesse-Quirieu
Welcome to Bouvesse-Quirieu, northeast of the Balcons du Dauphiné. Commune bordering Ain, it Among its monuments, a mill transformed into a bakery and the remains of a medieval town overlooking the Rhône.
1. Heritage of Bouvesse-Quirieu
– The sleeping city of Quirieu:
It was in 1190 that the first mention of the city appeared. In the 1914th century, it became an important strategic point in the conflict between Savoy and Dauphiné. From the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century, Quirieu was at its peak. It was finally from the XNUMXth century that it lost its military and economic usefulness and gradually fell into oblivion. Its last resident left the place in XNUMX.
And Bouvesse? “Bouvesse” means “ox” and this takes on its full meaning when we know that Quirieu is located on a rocky spur where there is not enough space to accommodate animals, including oxen. This is why it was at the bottom of the village that the animals were kept.
If today, the city is no more than a “ghost” site, it remains a place of tranquility conducive to the awakening of poetic imaginations.
The “Imagine Quirieu” association continues with consistency and passion to bring this heritage to life through regular events and the programming of open-air exhibitions. The site can be visited freely, respecting the place.
– The church: probably built at the end of the 18th century. Although the interior is very refined, its mid-20th century stained glass windows give it real elegance.
– The two wells, the four fountains, the seven bread ovens and several wash houses complete this pretty picture and silently preserve the memory of the daily life of yesteryear.
– The Bouvesse quarries: exploited since the 19th century, they have enabled a flagship of the French economy, the Vicat cement factory, to achieve a production of around two million tonnes per year.
– “Au Four et au Moulin”: the old 16th century mill is today an artisanal bakery. Here, the ancestral techniques of the art of baking are perpetuated, with baking in a floor oven, guaranteeing an intense crust and better preservation. This traditional place knows how to put all its know-how at the service of quality gourmet products.
What if the discovery was made by bike? Bouvesse-Quirieu is accessible by ViaRhôna, an ideal cycle route for a family ride.
– The sleeping city of Quirieu:
It was in 1190 that the first mention of the city appeared. In the 1914th century, it became an important strategic point in the conflict between Savoy and Dauphiné. From the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century, Quirieu was at its peak. It was finally from the XNUMXth century that it lost its military and economic usefulness and gradually fell into oblivion. Its last resident left the place in XNUMX.
And Bouvesse? “Bouvesse” means “ox” and this takes on its full meaning when we know that Quirieu is located on a rocky spur where there is not enough space to accommodate animals, including oxen. This is why it was at the bottom of the village that the animals were kept.
If today, the city is no more than a “ghost” site, it remains a place of tranquility conducive to the awakening of poetic imaginations.
The “Imagine Quirieu” association continues with consistency and passion to bring this heritage to life through regular events and the programming of open-air exhibitions. The site can be visited freely, respecting the place.
– The church: probably built at the end of the 18th century. Although the interior is very refined, its mid-20th century stained glass windows give it real elegance.
– The two wells, the four fountains, the seven bread ovens and several wash houses complete this pretty picture and silently preserve the memory of the daily life of yesteryear.
– The Bouvesse quarries: exploited since the 19th century, they have enabled a flagship of the French economy, the Vicat cement factory, to achieve a production of around two million tonnes per year.
– “Au Four et au Moulin”: the old 16th century mill is today an artisanal bakery. Here, the ancestral techniques of the art of baking are perpetuated, with baking in a floor oven, guaranteeing an intense crust and better preservation. This traditional place knows how to put all its know-how at the service of quality gourmet products.
What if the discovery was made by bike? Bouvesse-Quirieu is accessible by ViaRhôna, an ideal cycle route for a family ride.
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| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024 | |
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| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
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