TOURIST SITES AT SAINT MARTIN EN VERCORS

 

Those which are worth a detour…..


The Grands Goulets
classified site
This is the wester access route onto the Vercors massif. Constructed in the mid-19th C, it has become one of the main curiosities of the massif. Built into the side of a cliff, overlooking a drop of several hundred meters-i mpressive!

The Sully Limetree
remarkable tree

Planted in 1597, this tree is at the heart of the village. Since its 4OOth birthday, the village fête, every year during the first weekend in August is dedicated to it : the Limetree Fête.
la fête du tilleul


 

The Vercors Madonna
Classified site
Situated on the cliff which dominates the valley of Saint Martin, the Vercors Madonna is a striking optical illusion caused by weathering. It is best appreciated in the evening at sunset. Already a climbing training site, the Roche Rousse cliffs will soon be hosting a via Cordata

Des produits fermiers

Appelation contrôlée (AOC) Granted in 1998. In the village A producer offers you the possiblity to taste and buy on the premises, as well as the opportunity to see where it is made:

Daniel Vignon
Bleu du Vercors, St Marcellin, fromage frais,
confiture de lait
Les Berthonnets
26420 Saint-Martin-en-Vercors
Tél : 04 75 45 50 17

 

Nouveau sur le village! un éleveur-gaveur de canards vous propose ses produits à Tourtres : foies gras, magrets; confits, pâtés, rillettes, fritons, gésiers 100% canard.

Les canards du Vercors
Jean-Jacques Perucca
Tourtres
26420 St Martin en Vercors
Tel : 04 75 45 53 85

Visits

Craft: potery
Since 1982, Christian Assel has been presenting his work right in the centre of the village. His workshop, which is next to his shop may be visited.

Christian Assel
le Village
26420 Saint-Martin-en-Vercors
Tél : 04 75 45 52 94
http://www.vertacoo.com/vercoceram
christian@vercors-net.com

 

basketwork : Picot d'osier

Dominique et Pierre Barbier
le Bard
Tél : 04 75 45 50 21
Pierre.Barbier11@wanadoo.fr
www.tatouline.com

 

 



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