Charming town of the region, in region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, La Côte-Saint-André takes place fifty kilometers from Grenoble, in the micro-region of the Bievre and Liers plain. It is located between Lyon and Valence Bourgoin-Jallieu, near Sardieu Brézins and Bressieux.
Inhabited since protohistoric times, as evidenced by the cult chariot solid bronze found locally in the nineteenth century, the territory of La Côte-Saint-André begins its rise to ancient times, and continues to develop in the Middle Ages.
Still very dynamic, common Isère today attracts visitors with its natural setting as well as its historical and architectural heritage. It has a lot of old buildings that testify to the richness of the city centuries ago.
La Côte-Saint-André has an important religious heritage to discover during a walk in the streets. Do not miss the Romanesque St Andrew eleventh century listed historical monument church, St. Camillus Church of the nineteenth century or the ruins of the abbey of Bonnevaux. Former Cistercian abbey from the early twelfth century, it was sold as a career in the early nineteenth.
Starting to explore the town, you will remain seduced by the richness of its architecture and its old buildings. Built in the late thirteenth century, the hall is a must, the building registered to welcoming Historical Monuments always the weekly market.
Located on the heights of the city, the castle said Louis XI opens all year, including offering to discover the charming museum Paradise chocolate that will delight gourmands. The building that hosts the annual Berlioz festival events is now classified as an historic monument for its staircase and fireplace on the ground floor.
Also registered historic monument, the château des Croisettes nineteenth century captivates visitors with its Italian-style park, like Berlioz farm that belonged to the family of the famous composer. His birthplace, now a museum, is also visible and tells the story of Hector Berlioz and that of his compositions. It benefits from the Houses of Illustrious label.
Do not miss not to enjoy the hotel Bocsozel of the sixteenth century, the cottage Rival label Heritage of the twentieth century or the houses of the sixteenth century in the heart of the old center.
To learn more about the history of the local distillery, it is possible to visit the museum liqueurs Cherry Rocher with posters of the nineteenth century collections.
