Les Maisons suspendues

Houses with ochre, yellow, and pink facades stand along wooden beams above the River Bourne, forming a vertical architectural ensemble against the rock face.

These suspended dwellings emerged in the 16th century as strategic structures for the Vercors wood trade, enabling direct access to the river transportation routes.

The architecture of these houses represents medieval engineering methods, combining residential needs with commercial functions in a restricted mountain environment.

Visitors can observe the houses from multiple viewing points along the village streets or from the bridge crossing the River Bourne.

The structures extend several stories over the water, supported by an intricate system of wooden beams integrated into the natural rock formation.

Location: Paroisse Saint Luc du Sud Grésivaudan

Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas

Address: 15 Grande Rue, 38680 Pont-en-Royans, France 38680

Phone: +33476360309

GPS coordinates: 45.06051,5.34622

Latest update: March 16, 2025 08:37