La Verpillière: Historic Sites and Active Trails

La Verpillière brings together historic buildings, a marked walking tour, and mountain biking and kayaking routes. When planning a stay, you can focus on local history or outdoor activities.

Historic Buildings and Monuments

The village walls of La Verpillière include three towers that have survived to this day. The Maison forte is considered a symbol of the historic town center. The Église Saint-Denis offers another architectural landmark: construction began in 1842, and it was built in the neoclassical style.

The Pierre de Milliet links the history of a monument with an early sign of human presence. The Monument aux Morts was erected in 1919 in an 84-ton granite block known as the “Pierre de Milliet” and inaugurated in 1921. The visible, shallow cup-shaped hollows in the stone are considered evidence of human presence since prehistoric times. The statue “La Gloire” by Emmanuel Frémiet was added to the block.

Residential buildings are also historic landmarks: the Maison Girier is a 19th-century residence associated with the Girier family. Château Coron was built toward the end of the 19th century. Its outbuildings, farm buildings, stables, and the groom’s living quarters have been preserved. The Externat Sainte-Marie has been awarded the “Architecture contemporaine remarquable” label.

Historic Walking Tour and Maison Girier

The historic walking tour starts on the forecourt of the Maison Girier, on the Jardin de Ville side, and is marked by 18 panels. The Maison Girier was restored by the municipality in 1998 and now houses a municipal space with a wedding hall and exhibition area. If you would like to visit the exhibition area, check access in advance.

Park and Marshland

The Jardin de ville is a large, tree-filled park near the town center. It also has a children’s play area. If this is important to your plans, check its condition before your visit. A marshland area also extends along the Bourbre on the edge of La Verpillière; it includes a skate park.

Mountain Biking and Kayaking

The “Tour de La Verpillière” mountain biking route starts at the Maison Girier, passes through marshland and farmland, and heads toward Château and Étangs de Fallavier. Yellow markings from the “Promenade et Randonnée” system indicate the route. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

A kayaking route runs from the Pont du Canal de La Verpillière to the Pont de Jameyzieu and is about 10 kilometers long. For planning, check whether a provider is available and what the water conditions are like.

Getting There by Train

La Verpillière has an SNCF railway station with TER connections. Check the current TER timetable for your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Dolomieu, Salaise-Sur-Sanne, Heyrieux, Chantelouve, Thodure, Saint-Lattier, Seyssinet-Pariset, Les Avenières.

For the regional travel overview: Isere.