Discover Saint-Trivier-De-Courtes

Art, historic architecture and walking routes take centre stage in Saint-Trivier-De-Courtes. The town’s history is reflected in different ways: in a triptych depicting religious scenes, in farmsteads with distinctive chimneys and brick buildings, and in the remains of a former fortress. This offers a cultural focus for planning your stay, which you can combine with a walk through the village or a longer signposted route.

Art and historical memory

A triptych depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds between Saint Nicolas and Sainte Catherine. The reverse of the panels features the Annunciation in grisaille. On 22 August 1902, the work was listed as a protected monument. The imagery, the design of the panels and its protected status offer three specific points of reference for understanding the artwork.

The Cité de Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes also preserves evidence of the town’s earlier history: the remains of a former fortress that first belonged to the lords of Bâgé and later to the counts and dukes of Savoy. This sequence shows that the fortress’s history is linked to different ruling groups. Together with the triptych, it adds a perspective on the town’s earlier political history to the art-historical one.

Farmsteads, chimneys and brickwork

The Ferme de Grandval dates from the early 16th century. Its Saracen chimney was listed as a historic monument in 1925, and the main building in 1981. The two dates therefore refer to different parts of the farmstead. The historic room can be visited by special arrangement, on request and during the Journées du Patrimoine; plan your visit with these conditions in mind.

The Carronnière de Mollardoury adds the production of building materials to the history of rural architecture. It was built around 1850 to manufacture and fire carrons, or bricks, as well as roof tiles. The building thus offers a different perspective from the farmsteads, whose surviving features mainly concern chimneys, dimensions or the building materials used.

At the Ferme de la Servette, the hood of the Saracen chimney stands out: it is designed as a Romanesque-inspired bell turret and topped with a wrought-iron cross. The chimney and roof have been listed as historic monuments since 1944. This description brings together a distinctive architectural detail and the protected status of the two building elements mentioned.

The Ferme du Tremblay can be understood through its dimensions and building material. It is 45 m long; its façades, gables and partition walls are made of carrons, or bricks. The farmstead also hosts seminars, weddings and family gatherings, and offers tourist accommodation in the form of guest rooms. Its architectural features and explicitly stated uses are therefore both clear.

Comparing walks and routes

The Circuit de la Grenouille is a free, self-guided walk through the village. Ground markings and interpretation stations guide you along the route, which also includes a treasure hunt suitable for children. Its self-guided format and the information along the way offer a different experience from a route that focuses on distance and modes of transport.

The “St Trivier de Courtes et les cheminées sarrasines” route is a 13 km walking loop starting in Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes. It can be explored on foot or by mountain bike (VTT) or hybrid bike (VTC). When comparing the two options, you can consider the features specifically mentioned: the Circuit takes you through the village with markings and interpretation stations and includes a children’s treasure hunt; the 13 km route specifies a set distance and several modes of transport. This makes it easier to choose based on your preferred route format and interests.

Several perspectives on the town come together here for your stay: religious art, the history of the fortress, farmstead architecture and different routes. If you are particularly interested in historic architecture, details about chimneys, bricks and building dimensions offer specific topics to explore. For a more active itinerary, you can compare the two loop routes based on the features described for each.

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