Trièves, Natural region in southeastern Isère, France.
Description
The Trièves is a natural region in southeastern Isère that spreads between the Vercors cliffs to the west and the Drac river to the east. Located at roughly 750 meters elevation, it comprises about 29 communes scattered across rolling valleys and plains.
History
The territory functioned as a viscounty until the French Revolution, originally organized as five parishes that later transformed into the administrative communes visible today. This restructuring reshaped how the region was governed and organized.
Culture
The area maintains a deep connection to farming and the production of local cheese and honey, which shape daily life and local commerce. This heritage is visible in the farms and markets scattered throughout the region, where residents and visitors encounter these agricultural traditions firsthand.
Practical
The region is well connected by car via the RD 1075 road and by rail through the Grenoble-Veynes line, making day trips to nearby destinations straightforward. The 29 communes are linked by local roads and offer accommodation and shopping options in larger towns.
Did you know?
The Drac river is dammed by several large hydroelectric facilities that generate substantial electricity for the region. These dams are notable landscape features and significantly influence water management throughout the valley.
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