Évosges lies at an average elevation of 740 metres and is also situated in a small hollow. Its geographical location offers hikers numerous viewpoints. Other attractions include Saint-Martin Church, local water-management history and the signposted Sentier de Mémoire d’Évosges. Visitors can tailor their stay to their interests, with several ways to explore: architectural history in the village, tangible traces around the Étang de Buynand, and a trail with named memorial sites. Évosges can thus be explored through both individual historical details and a signposted route.
Saint-Martin Church: Architectural Features and History
Saint-Martin Church is mentioned in 1191 as belonging to the ecclesiastical holdings of Saint-Rambert Abbey. This date refers to the mention of its affiliation, not to the construction date of the entire church. The choir is the oldest part of the church; the sacristy is attached to it, and two buttresses support it from the outside. This makes it possible to distinguish the oldest section, the annex and the external supports.
The former baptismal piscina in Saint-Martin is dated to the 11th to 12th century and is listed as a historic monument. Its dating applies to this individual feature; the year 1191, by contrast, refers to the mention of the church’s ecclesiastical affiliation. Architecture and history enthusiasts can therefore explore several aspects: the church’s architectural layout, the dating of the piscina and its historical connection to Saint-Rambert Abbey.
The Bac de Buynand and the Memorial Trail
The very old Bac de Buynand lies southwest of the village, below the church and near the present-day pond. The Doye spring feeds the bac and was developed around 1675. The bac, the spring and the Étang are distinct points of reference: the spring feeds the bac, and the present-day pond is nearby. Alongside the church’s architecture, these features offer another perspective on local history through the bac and the development of the spring.
The signposted Sentier de Mémoire d’Évosges leads from the village towards Laye and the Ferme de Marchat, a memorial site. Through the forest, the trail reaches Terriau, crosses the D102 and continues towards the ruins of the Fermes du Termant. When navigating the route, it is useful to distinguish between the destinations: the Ferme de Marchat is identified as a memorial site, while further on the trail heads towards the ruins near Termant. This helps you identify the named stops without confusing the two places.
Fishing at the Étang de Buynand
In 2026, fishing at the Étang de Buynand is possible from 28 March to 11 November. Check the dates and current access conditions before travelling. The pond is privately owned and easily accessible for family fishing; a fishing permit issued by the local association is required. When planning, be sure to consider both the season dates and the fishing permit.
Where to Stay in Évosges
The Gîte de séjour La Fruitière is located in a municipal building on the edge of the village. It comprises an apartment that is available to rent year-round. This makes it possible to plan accommodation separately from sightseeing: Saint-Martin and the Sentier de Mémoire are cultural stops, while the gîte offers a specific overnight option in Évosges.
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