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    Sundials

    Sundials

    L'église
    73240 Rochefort
    Phone : 04 76 31 63 16
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    About

    Two modern sundials designed by Arcabas in 2008 adorn the church tower. Take a detour on your walk and discover these art works in Rochefort, admiring the landscape of the Guiers plain and the surrounding mountains.

    Originally, two sundials were discovered in 2005 during the repair of the church front. Research could not lead to a rebuild of the sundials, that probably dated from the 18th century, because they were too altered, therefore the village of Rochefort decided to build new sundials in 2008.
    The theme of "the Aquarius" sundial comes from the huge amount of water in Rochefort. It is about the time that goes by and the source of life.
    The dial is italic: it shows the number of hours left before sunset.
    It reminds people that their ancestors were peasants and that it was an important information for their night prayer.
    Thalès' quote "Time is wise, it reveals everything" comes with the painting.
    The second sundial "Emmaüs' pilgrims" illustrates how close the Way of St James is. It represents Emmaüs' pilgrims, an important matter in Arcabas' heart.
    The dial indicates the solar hours and includes an enigma related to Rochefort's history.

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    Les falaises de Rochefort - Mountain bike circuit n°25
    Saint-Genix-les-Villages

    Les falaises de Rochefort - Mountain bike circuit n°25

    A challenging circuit that will lead you on the Banchet mountain and its forest crossing between the Crusille and Banchet passes. An effort rewarded with nice viewpoints along the way.

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    La colline de Rochefort Mountain bike circuit n°23
    Saint-Genix-les-Villages

    La colline de Rochefort Mountain bike circuit n°23

    Begin the ascent of Rochefort hill till Sainte-Marie-d'Alvey. The loop is a bit physical and offers a landscape discovery of the various aspects of Val Guiers.

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    Contact our tourist offices

    Maison du Lac. Cusina
    73470 Nances

    Contact us 04 79 36 00 02

    10:00-12:00 14:00-18:00 tuesday to sunday

    1 Chemin du Port
    73170 Yenne

    Contact us 04 79 36 71 54

    9:00-12:00 14:00-17:00 tuesday to friday. Saturday 9:00-12:00

    47 Rte de Pont de Beauvoisin
    73240 SAINT GENIX SUR GUIERS

    Contact us 04 79 36 00 02

    10:00-12:00 14:00-18:00 all week

    25 Place de la République
    38480 PONT-DE-BEAUVOISIN

    Contact us 04 76 32 70 24

    September to may
    monday, wednesday, friday
    9:00-12:30 14:00-17:30
    Thursday, saturday 9:00-12:00
    June, july and august
    Monday to saturday
    9:00-12:30 14:00-18:00

    45' from Lyon 2 hours from Geneva 10' from Chambéry 35' from Annecy
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