Isere places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Isere department of Rhone-Alpes. See also our Isere travel guide
Alpe-d'Huez
The well known ski station of Alpe d'Huez is also famous for the Tour de France mountain climb that takes place here
Cremieu
With some of the most extensive medieval ramparts in France, Cremieu also has an interesting historic centre
Deux-Alpes
Les DeuxAlpes is one of the longest established and most popular Alpine ski resorts
Ecrins National Park
Ecrins National Park is a very popular and very scenic National Park in the heart of the French Alps
Grenoble
Known as the 'capital of the Alps', Grenoble has a great deal of interesting sights. Don't miss the cable car!
Les-7-Laux
Its proximity to Grenoble means that the ski resort of Les 7-Laux is busy throughout the winter season
Mens
The small town of Mens is quite isolated but certainly worth exploring if you are nearby
Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette
The church and mountainous setting of Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette are the second most important pilgrimage destination in France
Pont-en-Royans
The centre of Pont-en-Royans, with medieval houses along the cliffs above the river gorge, is the highlight for visitors
Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye
The village of St Antoine l'Abbaye, best known for its abbey complex, is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France'
Vienne (town)
The combination of both Roman and medieval monuments in Vienne make it one of the most interesting towns in Isere
Vizille
Most visitors to Vizille are attracted by the Chateau de Vizille and its associated gardens
For more information see the Isere guide
Market towns & days in Isere
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Allevard: Thursday
Autrans: Wednesday
Beaurepaire: Wednesday
Bourgoin-Jallieu: Thursday & Sunday
Cremieu: Wednesday
Crolles: Sunday
Domene: Thursday
Echirolles: Thursday & Sunday & Friday
Fontaine: Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday
Froges: Saturday
Heyrieux: Friday
La Mure: Monday
La Tour-du-Pin: Tuesday & Saturday
Le Bourg-d'Oisans: Saturday
Le Grand-Lemps: Tuesday & Friday
Le Pont-de-Beauvoisin: Monday
Le Pont-de-Claix: Sunday
Le Touvet: Saturday
Meylan: Tuesday
Moirans: Saturday
Morestel: Sunday
Pont-de-Cheruy: Sunday
Roussillon: Wednesday & Sunday
Saint-Egreve: Tuesday & Friday
Saint-Etienne-de-Saint-Geoirs: Monday
Saint-Jean-de-Bournay: Monday
Saint-Laurent-du-Pont: Thursday
Saint-Marcellin: Saturday
Saint-Martin-d'Heres: Wednesday & Saturday
Tullins: Saturday
Vienne: Saturday
Vif: Friday
Villard-Bonnot: Tuesday
Villard-de-Lans: Wednesday
Villefontaine: Wednesday
Vizille: Tuesday
Voiron: Wednesday
Voreppe: Friday
Tourist attractions to visit in Isere
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Morestel
Saint-Gervais
Theme Park
Walibi Rhone Alpes
Sites of Natural Beauty
Grottes de Choranche
La Meije
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin du musée Hébert
Parc du château de Vizille
Parc du château du Touvet
Regional Natural Parcs
Chartreuse
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Cremieu: Tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye: Tourist guide