The grounds of Vizille Castle

A very pleasant site on the outskirts of Grenoble. Ideal for a family outing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 9 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 9 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 290 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 281 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From Place du Château, enter the grounds through the monumental main gate.
Head right towards the mill's water wheel, then walk up the straight path.

(1) You will come to the beekeeping house, which you will pass by. When a gate prevents you from continuing, turn left and then right to head towards a wooden observatory.

(2) You should now have a bird's-eye view of the deer enclosure. It's quite impressive.
Turn around and turn right, then left to return to the castle.

(3) Pass the fish farm, then turn right to walk along the large canal on the right, with a beautiful view of the castle and its monumental staircase.
When you reach the castle, you can make a round trip to the right towards the children's playground.

On your return, you will find yourself in front of the entrance to the Museum of the French Revolution, which you can visit (free admission) (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 281 m - Main entrance to the park and the - Château de Vizille
  2. 1 : km 0.88 - alt. 285 m - Beekeeping Centre
  3. 2 : km 1.64 - alt. 289 m - Deer observation tower
  4. 3 : km 2.74 - alt. 285 m - Fish farming
  5. S/E : km 3.54 - alt. 281 m - Main entrance to the park and castle

Notes

You can reach Vizille by car (free parking on Route d'Uriage) or by bus from the Grenoble university campus.
Entrance to the park is free. It is open from 10 a.m. until 5 or 8 p.m., depending on the season.
You can combine a walk in the park with a visit to the Museum of the French Revolution (inside the castle, closing at 5 or 6 p.m.), which is also free to enter.
This outing is particularly suitable for children.

Worth a visit

The park and its century-old trees.
The herds of deer (I counted nearly a hundred...).
The streams, the site, with the mountains and the château in the background.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
X DE LA BACE
X DE LA BACE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Family park with a superb view. A truly pleasant haven of rest and relaxation.

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captainmel
captainmel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk, easy and flat, done in autumn with the added bonus of hearing the deer rut at the far end of the park.

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eltché
eltché

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great little walk, very doable for children (aged 6 and 9), animals in the distance at the far end of the park, very pretty castle grounds! Thank you for this exchange, the visitors were delighted.

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jorgeluisvq
jorgeluisvq

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A peaceful, pleasant, relaxed family walk. The castle in the background, the little waterfall and the animals are very cute.

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salvideo
salvideo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2012
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Video tour: http://www.matvpratique.com/video/18459-...

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