L'Isle - Sources de la Venoge
The Venoge, a river immortalized in 1954 by the famous poet Jean Villars-Gilles, has its source in the upper part of the village of L'Isle. This walk begins in front of the castle and continues through the village, along the Venoge river, discovering the springs that supply it.
There are six sources for the Venoge river. The two most important ones are Le Chauderon and Le Puits. A seventh spring is located a few metres east of the Chauderon. It feeds the Venogette, a tributary of the Venoge. The space between these two rivers formed an "island", which probably gave its name to the village of L'Isle.
The main source, Le Chauderon, is located at the bottom of the village. It is a Vaucluse source. 700 m upstream is Le Puits, which is in fact an overflow of the Chauderon.
This source is only activated during heavy rains or snowmelt. For an undetermined period of time, perhaps Roman, a dam was built to direct water into canals on either side of the river, to irrigate fields or to bring water to an inhabited site.
Do not hesitate to consult the panel at the start of the walk with ideas for your next nature outings. A small guide "A l'Isle, on marche" is also available at the Tourist Offices of Morges and Bière.
Randonnée à pied sources de la Venoge L'Isle 2019 (© Raphaël Dupertuis)
Randonnée à pied sources de la Venoge L'Isle 2019 (© Raphaël Dupertuis)
Randonnée à pied sources de la Venoge L'Isle 2019 (© Raphaël Dupertuis)
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L'Isle Castle
Built in 1696 by Charles de Chandieu, the Château de l’Isle is a monument steeped in history. Originating from around 1700 during the classical era in France, this building greatly resembles that of the architectural movement of the time, where the Château de Versailles was built.
The, “La Vénoge” river has enabled the Château to benefit from a beautiful French garden, as well as a river basin bordered by two tree-lined paths. At first the Chandieu family lived in the old residence until the end of the 18th century. François Louis Roulet of Neuchâtel was the first to live there in the 19th century, and then it was handed down through marriage to the Cornaz Family of Montet Cudrefin.
In 1876, the commune of l’Isle bought and restored the château. Today it houses the municipal department of housing and classrooms. Since 1941, the château has been a listed building.
Château de L'Isle leaflet (Château de L'Isle)
Le Château de l'Isle (© Sacha Fehlmann)
Le Château de l'Isle (© Sacha Fehlmann)
Intérieur du Château (© MRT)
Le Château en automne (© Raymond Gruaz)
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L'Isle
L’Isle is a charming Jura foot village, accessible by the train MBC. The Castle of L’Isle, built in the 17th century, was given the surname “Petit Versaille vaudois” (Little Versailles of Vaud).
The Castle was built in 1696 by Charles de Chandieu, a Lieutenant General of the Swiss guards of Louis XIV. After having passed into possession of different families, the Castle of L’Isle was finally bought back in 1876 by the commune of L’Isle and converted into schoolrooms and a town hall. The Castle can not be visited.
The Venoge river, immortalized in 1954 by Jean Villard-Gilles, has its source in the upper village. The Venoge has not only one but six sources: The blue and white hiking trails lead to the two main springs, Le Chaudron and Le Puits.
"On the Steps of Huguenots", this track of 76 km is a tribute to the 200'000 refugees who have avoided France, further to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. It is a path of tolerance that we make eyes opened on the history.
(©Raymond Gruaz)
(©Sacha Fehlmann)
(©Sacha Fehlmann)
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Sources de la Venoge
A seventh source is a few metres to the east of Le Chauderon. It feeds the Venogette, a tributary of the Venoge. The space between these two rivers formed an "island", which probably gave the name to the village of L'Isle.
The main source, Le Chauderon, is located in the lower area of the City. It is a Vaucluse source. 700 m further upstream is Le Puits, which is in fact an overflow of Le Chauderon.
This source only comes into action during heavy rains or when the snow melts. At a still undetermined period, perhaps Roman, a dam was built to direct the water into canals located on either side of the river in order to irrigate the fields or bring water to an inhabited site.
Randonnée à pied sources de la Venoge L'Isle 2019 (© Raphaël Dupertuis)
Randonnée à pied sources de la Venoge L'Isle 2019 (© Raphaël Dupertuis)
Randonnée à pied sources de la Venoge L'Isle 2019 (© Raphaël Dupertuis)
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Confectionery Yves Hohl
The confectionery welcomes its customers on an old restored farm from 1904.
Its specialities range from: Sunday brunch at 10am and 12.30pm upon reservation, breakfast, artisanal drinks, patisserie and chocolates, bread twists, daily specials with perch fillet, veggie dishes, Papet vaudois (local sausage speciality), as well as kids’ menus. A catering service is also available upon request.
Chocolat chaud, Hohl (©Hohl)
Confiserie Yves Hohl (©YvesHohl)
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