Église Saint-Bruno de Voiron
Construction : 1864 to 1883
Style : Neo-Gothic
History : built to replace the smaller Saint-Pierre church, it was designed by diocesan architect Alfred Berruyer. Funding was provided through donations from the Carthusian monks and the public. The church opened its doors in 1872.
Characteristics : 67 m long, 19 m wide and 22 m high at the nave. The bell towers rise to 67 m.
Listing : Monument historique since 2022.
Caves de la Chartreuse
History : production and distribution site of the famous liqueur made by the Carthusian Fathers. The associated museum retraces the history of the Carthusian Order from 1084 to the present day. The site includes workshops, some dedicated to the preparation of cocktails made with Chartreuse.
Chocolaterie Bonnat
Foundation : 1884
History : one of the oldest chocolate factories in France, founded by Félix Bonnat. The company created classics such as *Pavés de Voiron* and *orangettes*, and inspired Tim Burton for the universe of *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*. Bonnat roasts and conches its own beans, revives extinct varieties and supports fair trade. It has shops in Voiron, Paris and Tokyo.
Musée Mainssieux
Creation : 1989
History : the museum was established from the bequest of painter Lucien Mainssieux (1885–1958). It presents works by Mainssieux and from his collection, including pieces by Courbet, Corot and Renoir.
Characteristics : four themed rooms trace the artist’s life, work and travels, as well as his relationship with the Mediterranean.
Label : Musée de France.
Station d’Orcières-Merlette 1850
History and characteristics : the first ski lift was inaugurated in 1952 by local merchants. The Merlette 1850 resort developed during the 1960s and 1970s, boosted by the 1964 “Plan Neige.” Today it offers 18,000 tourist beds and a ski area of 100 km of slopes (7 green, 14 blue, 17 red and 6 black) served by 28 lifts. The Nordic area includes 43 km of trails. The resort also features the longest zip line in Europe (1,870 m, reaching speeds up to 140 km/h) and, in summer, a mountain-biking area and hiking trails.
Parc national des Écrins
Characteristics : half of the commune’s territory lies within the park’s core zone. In summer, the preserved slopes are covered with rhododendrons and lilies. Local fauna includes chamois, roe deer, foxes and marmots. Above 3,000 m, glaciers and alpine meadows dominate. In winter, the park can be explored on snowshoes or ski touring.
Prapic
Characteristics and history : a typical village located at the foot of the Petit and Grand Pinier and Mourre Froid peaks, with cobbled lanes and stone houses. Placed under the protection of Sainte-Anne Church, it illustrates the harsh life of the Haut-Champsaur inhabitants, far from urban centers.
Vallées du Champsaur et de Valgaudemar
Characteristics : the area combines the gentle hedgerow landscapes of the Champsaur with the rugged terrain of the Valgaudemar. The Champoléon valley, crossed by the Drac Blanc river, provides access to numerous hikes within the national park, including itinerant routes linking Orcières, Champoléon, Valgaudemar, Freissinières and Vallouise.
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