Discover Bourg-De-Péage

Bourg-De-Péage combines routes along the Isère and green spaces with a rich city history. Several different themes can shape your trip planning: a riverside walk, a family walk through the city, traces of the hat-making industry and historic buildings. This lets you tailor your stay to the things that interest you most in Bourg-De-Péage.

Walking, cycling and green spaces

The “Les Rives de l’Isère” walking trail runs along the left bank of the Isère in Bourg-De-Péage and is a circular route about 4.6 kilometres long. The six-kilometre family walk “Au Fil des Cadres” offers a different perspective: it follows the quays, passes through the Bois des Naix, and goes by notable buildings and sculptures along the way. The two routes differ both in length and course: one focuses on a riverside circuit, while the other passes through several parts of the city.

The two-kilometre-long quays have safe pedestrian paths, a cycle path, play facilities for children and observation pontoons. Public facilities may change, so if you’re planning to use them, it’s best to check the latest information. The twelve-hectare Bois des Naix is also located in central Bourg-De-Péage. The Bois des Naix is considered an ecosystem with 140 animal species, including some regarded as noteworthy because of their rarity.

Families can follow a permanent orienteering course with 20 control points in the Bois des Naix. If you’d rather cycle, “Au fil de l’eau” is a 17-kilometre family-friendly route. It starts along the Isère on the V63 greenway. Walking options range from a circuit of about 4.6 kilometres to a six-kilometre family walk; the cycle route offers a separate, longer way to explore the area on two wheels.

The Old Bridge and the hat-making industry

The medieval Old Bridge tells of the former importance of crossing the Isère here. It had a gate tower at its southern end; the Notre-Dame-du-Pont chapel and a small hospital stood at the northern end. Flooding of the Isère repeatedly damaged the bridge. The scar of its destroyed second arch remains visible to this day. The name Bourg-De-Péage also refers to the bridge: in the past, tolls were charged on goods at the southern entrance.

Another defining part of the town’s history is felt hat-making. The hat-making industry was introduced in Bourg-De-Péage around 1810. By the mid-19th century, more than 400 people worked in 16 workshops. Later, the company Mossant reached its peak: in 1929, the hat-making industry pioneer employed more than 1,200 workers. These figures mark different periods in the history of local industry, from the early spread of felt hat-making to the growth of a large company.

The market, pogne and culture

A market takes place on Thursday mornings in the Renaissance district. If you’d like to plan your visit around it, check the current schedule beforehand. The Maison Pascalis shop houses both the bakery and the Pogne Museum. In Bourg-De-Péage, a local market and an introduction to pogne come together in different ways: the market is part of weekly town life, while the shop brings the bakery and museum together in one place.

The Journée du Japon is also a cultural and festive event in Bourg-De-Péage, dedicated to discovering Japanese culture. It complements the town’s historical themes with a different cultural focus.

More activities for your stay

The Centre aquatique Diabolo offers sports, relaxation and leisure activities all year round, seven days a week. The Roof Vercors combines climbing for all levels with a bar-restaurant and outdoor activities. Operating details may change; if you’re planning to visit either venue, check the latest visitor information before you go.

Whether you want to focus on a riverside walk, a family hike, cycling or the city’s history, Bourg-De-Péage offers several specific themes to help plan your trip. During your stay, you can combine the routes and green spaces with historic sites and other activities that suit your interests.

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