Pont-en-Royans

The commune of Pont-en-Royans stands at the entrance of the Vercors Regional Natural Park, where the Bourne and Vernaison rivers meet at 210 meters elevation.

During the sixteenth century, local inhabitants constructed multi-level houses directly on the cliff faces along the Bourne river, creating a distinctive architectural settlement.

The Water Museum presents an international collection of 900 different water bottles and educates visitors about water resources through interactive exhibits and demonstrations.

The municipal administration operates a scheduled mobile waste collection service and maintains street lighting that switches to winter mode from October through March.

The houses of Pont-en-Royans extend over the Bourne river, supported by wooden beams and stone foundations integrated into the natural rock formations.

Location: canton of Pont-en-Royans

Location: Isère

Location: arrondissement of Grenoble

Elevation above the sea: 404 m

Shares border with: Sainte-Eulalie-en-Royans, Auberives-en-Royans, Châtelus, Choranche, Saint-André-en-Royans

Address: 38680 Pont-en-Royans, France 38680 Pont-en-Royans

Phone: +33476360309

Email: mairie.pont.en.royans@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://pont-en-royans.sud-gresivaudan.org

GPS coordinates: 45.06306,5.34278

Latest update: September 29, 2025 14:11