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Because of its geographical location, the town of la Tour du Pin is a natural crossroads in the Rhone-Alpes region, both on a national and an international level – welcoming visitors en route for the ski resorts, tourists drawn by the numerous local attractions, or business travellers drawn by the region’s economic dynamism.
A small, but undeniably charming provincial town, la Tour du Pin has carefully
conserved the cultural traces of its tumultuous history.
Notre Dame de L’Assomption
(Our Lady of the Assumption), the neo-gothic church is home to a genuine
treasure – a sixteenth century triptych painted on wood, and is classed
as a historical monument. The surrounding area also contains numerous sites
of historical interest – castles, churches and museums.
Numerous activities are on offer all year round for visitors - drama festivals, concerts, art exhibitions and outdoor performances.
Surrounded by greenery and nature, the region offers visitors a large choice of open air activities – hill-walking and mountain-biking excursions, golfing, visits to local vineyards.
Amateurs of fishing and water sports will be delighted by facilities on offer at the nearby lakes of Paladru, Aiguebelette and Vallée Bleue.
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