A real journey through time

That the Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère territory promises you thanks to the castles, monuments and villages which bear witness to the history of past centuries.

distant view of saint-andré-en-royans in front of the vercorsGaetan Mahe
Medieval and natural site of the Convent of the Carmelites in Beauvoir-en-RoyansPierre Jayet

captivating stories and timeless charm

Stroll through the picturesque streets of our villages to discover the architectural heritage and numerous vestiges left by three thousand years of history.

Go from know-how to making known in our cultural sites and immerse yourself in the life of yesteryear to discover what made
the history of the territory and understand why it is necessary to preserve this rich heritage.

Discover a strong and unique identity linked to the beauty of the natural landscapes that surround us. Join us for an authentic experience, combining history, nature and conviviality.

Here, legends are at your fingertips, come and create your own!

our authentic villages

Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye, classified among the most beautiful villages in France with its medieval village and the abbey church, a Gothic jewel of the region; Pont-en-Royans at the gates of the Vercors with its famous hanging houses or Cognin-les-Gorges or Saint-André-en-Royans…

sites to visit

Grotte de Choranche, the Grand Séchoir, the Garden of Petrifying Fountains, the Water Museum, the medieval site of the Carmes Convent… Every corner of Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère resonates with captivating stories. For millennia, the inhabitants of the territory have forged a strong and unique identity to the rhythm of the marvelous natural setting that surrounds us.

Today, we are proud to perpetuate this tradition of hospitality and sharing with our museums, tourist sites and fun activities to learn while having fun.

Activities and visits

  • visit to the collections of the water museum in pont-en-royanswater museum
  • Tree and cave in underground sound and light showInspired by Vercors
  • The Grand Drying Shed in Vinay, Grenoble Walnut MuseumCh.Huret
  • basilica of our lady of the wickerPierre Jayet
Laurent Affi in front of the landscapes of Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère

An adventurous history teacher, I traveled almost everywhere in a world without borders, which we thought had no limits. You can't just be a simple traveler, even a sailor needs a home port, mine is Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isère...
No need to go to the other side of the world to discover wonders and my adopted territory has no shortage of them: crazy landscapes between plains and mountains, beautiful and generous nature and an extraordinary heritage, fruit of 3000 years of history. When I go far and for a long time, I always have a piece of Saint-Marcellin and a few nuts in my bag to remind me where I come from... After each trip, I always find with such pleasure my beautiful mountains, my "august » residence (the Robin Duvernay hotel) nestled in the heart of the old town of St-Marcellin and I always visit St-Antoine-l'Abbaye, Beauvoir or Royans as if it were the first time... This "region" of character resembles me and I am definitely in love with it…

LAURENT AFFRI,
Candidate for the Koh-Lanta 2020 show “Les 4 terres”, history teacher and creator of the Youtube channel “Club des baroudeurs”



activities around heritage

Heritage days, guided tours, exhibitions… Discover our historical riches from a new angle thanks to the activities offered throughout the year.