Discover Pont-De-L'isère through outdoor activities, agriculture, wine and history. A moderate circular route explores the theme “Roman road and agriculture”; ViaRhona and access to riverside walking paths offer other ways to explore. The Marché aux fruits and the Monument du 45ème parallèle add a long-established market and a cultural site with a clearly stated date. This gives you the choice of focusing your trip planning on a longer excursion, local produce or history.
Circular Route, ViaRhona and Riverside Paths
The Des îles aux vignes circular route is 16.5 km long, with a stated duration of 3 hr 30 min. It follows the theme “Roman road and agriculture,” highlighting historical and agricultural connections. The route is rated moderate and has no elevation gain. Consider both details along with the distance and duration when making your choice. Check local trail conditions before setting out.
Cyclists can access ViaRhona from Pont-de-l’Isère. A footbridge gives pedestrians, inline skaters and cyclists access to riverside walking paths. If you plan to use these paths, check the condition of the bridge before your visit. On La Belle Via, an excursion towards Isère passes through blossoming orchards and offers views of the foothills of the Vercors. While the circular route explores the theme of Roman roads and agriculture, La Belle Via focuses on the landscape between Isère, the orchards and the foothills of the Vercors.
Marché aux fruits: History and Visiting Time
The Marché aux fruits de Pont de l’Isère has been in operation since 1942 and is the largest fruit market in the middle Rhône Valley. The stated public entry time is 5:40 pm; pedestrians should use Square Charles Servan. Check the time before your visit to make sure this specific access point fits your plans.
Wine and Tasting
Domaine Jean Esprit offers a cellar tour followed by a wine tasting. Check the current visiting and booking conditions in advance if you plan to include this activity. The estate produces red and white Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas and Vin de France. The wine selection may change; check the current range if you are interested.
Domaine Jean Esprit has 23 hectares of organically farmed land in Pont-de-l’Isère. Farming details may change; if this is of particular interest, check the latest information.
Monument du 45ème parallèle
The Monument du 45ème parallèle was built in 1950 and inaugurated in autumn 1951. It is a work by the French sculptor André Deluol. Its construction and inauguration mark two separate stages in its creation. The site is free to visit and open daily throughout the year; check the opening hours before your visit.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Bonnet-de-Valclérieux, Buis-Les-Baronnies, Valence, Ratières, Rottier, Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert, Miribel, Puy Saint Martin.
For the broader travel overview: Drôme.
