Groisin

Groisin is a hamlet in Chindrieux, Arrondissement of Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Groisin is situated nearby to the locality Les Cornailles, as well as near the hamlet Châtillon.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chindrieux station and Château de Châtillon.

Chindrieux station

Railway station

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Chindrieux station is a railway station located in Chindrieux, Savoie, south-eastern France. The station was opened in 1858 and is located on the Culoz–Modane railway. The train services are operated by SNCF.

Château de Châtillon

Castle

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Château de Châtillon is a castle.

Château de Cessens-Vieux

Ruins

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The Château de Cessens-Vieux, also known as the Tower of Caesar, is a former fortified castle dating from the twelfth century. It served as the center of the seigneury of Cessens.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Conjux and Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille.

Conjux

Village

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Conjux is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. Since January 2017, the commune has formed part of the conurbation of Grand Lac, following the fusion of the former Communauté de communes de Chautagne into this larger agglomeration. Conjux is situated 3 km west of Groisin.

Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille

Village

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Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is situated near the northwestern shore of Lac du Bourget. Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille is situated 5 km southwest of Groisin.