Château Grammont, the history of cable manufacturing and the banks of the Bourbre offer different reasons to stay in Pont-de-Chéruy. Those interested in architectural history will find a historic monument at the château; the industrial history also tells of the processes and products of the Grammont businesses. The Bourbre offers a different focus: its banks are suitable for walks, and the river is used locally for fishing. The cinema, library activities during the school holidays and a pilgrimage route round out the selection.
Château Grammont and Industrial History
Château Grammont is a historic monument built in the second half of the 19th century by the local Grammont industrialist family. It houses the municipal music school of Pont-de-Chéruy. If you are planning a visit inside, check in advance whether this is possible.
The Grammont businesses were founded in Pont-de-Chéruy in 1849 by Étienne Grammont. Their workshops carried out wire drawing, casting, and cold and hot rolling. The former factory produced telegraph, telephone and submarine cables, as well as cables and lines for transmitting electrical energy. The company’s founding in 1849 predates the construction of the château; the monument was built only in the second half of the 19th century.
The château has a large green park with play facilities for children. If these facilities are important for your visit, check their current status in advance, as park amenities can change.
Walks and Fishing Along the Bourbre
The banks of the Bourbre offer a pleasant place for walks; the river is also used locally for fishing. The same stretch of water thus caters to different interests: a walk along the banks and fishing. If you plan to fish, check the applicable rules and access conditions in advance.
Cinema and School Holiday Activities
Cinéma Variétés offers a varied programme of current films, classics and previews. As the programme changes regularly, check the screenings for the dates of your visit. During the school holidays, the library in Pont-de-Chéruy offers events specially designed for children: reading workshops, storytelling sessions, literary games and other playful activities. The two offerings have different schedules: for the cinema, it is the changing programme that matters; for the library events, it is the holiday calendar. Check the specific dates if you are planning to attend a particular event.
Pilgrimage Route and Getting There
Pont-de-Chéruy lies on one of three routes used by pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. Lyon-Saint-Exupéry International Airport is about 15 minutes away by car; traffic and route conditions can affect the actual journey time. Public outdoor parking in Pont-de-Chéruy includes Parking du Cinéma on Rue de la République. If you plan to use this car park, check its current availability if needed.
Discover more destinations: Engins, Corenc, Siccieu-Saint-Julien-Et-Carisieu, Cras, Villefontaine, La Motte-Saint-Martin, Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, Villard-Reculas
For the overview of destinations in the wider area: Isere.
