In La Mure, various discoveries are close together in a thematic sense: a viewpoint overlooking two distinctive mountains, a market every Monday and a museum in a building dating from the 12th century. You can shape your stay around the landscape, the town’s history or local market life, rather than putting every activity under a single theme. When looking for a hotel, it helps to decide in advance which of these interests you want to define your stay.
Panoramic Views and Walking Trails in La Mure
Les Trois-Croix offers panoramic views over La Mure. To the south, you can see the Obiou; to the north, Pierre-Percée. The viewpoint is easily reached on foot from the town centre. The site is also home to a calvary dating from 1864, alongside a picnic area and an orientation table. The viewpoint, historic structure and place to rest are all part of the same location; the orientation table adds a specific point of reference to your visit.
Another option is the “Fil de la Jonche” walking trail. It leads to the Petit Train de La Mure station and insect hotels, and is also described as a walk suitable for a pushchair. This lets you combine a walk with a destination beyond the trail itself. If you would rather plan a train ride, the Petit Train de La Mure reaches the Belvédère de Monteynard in 45 minutes. Check the timetable before your visit so you can factor this journey time into your plans.
Monday Market and Market Hall
The Monday market takes place every Monday throughout the year. It offers local produce and crafts as well as local and other specialties. If the market is a priority for your stay, you can plan to visit on a Monday. The mix of offerings makes the market an opportunity to discover different products and crafts without having to build your entire visit around a single theme.
La Mure’s current market hall is also worth a closer look: it dates from 1843 and has 30 columns made of Laffrey stone. The building adds a different dimension to the recurring weekly market. While the market focuses on produce and crafts, the hall’s age and columns draw attention to the town’s architectural history.
Maison Caral and the Musée Matheysin
Maison Caral dates back to the 12th century and may be the oldest building in La Mure. The Musée Matheysin has been housed there since 1994. This connection across time offers two ways to explore the site: the house itself represents the area’s older architectural history, while the museum covers different periods and themes from the region.
The archaeological collections include evidence from prehistoric, Gallo-Roman and medieval times. The museum also covers the Wars of Religion, including the siege of La Mure in 1580. A new temporary exhibition is added each season. For your visit, this means that alongside the collections on earlier centuries, each season brings another exhibition focus. Check the current opening hours if you want to include the museum in your day’s itinerary.
Which Focus Suits Your Stay?
If you mainly want to spend time outdoors, Les Trois-Croix and the “Fil de la Jonche” offer different options: one gives you views over La Mure, while the other is a trail with the station and insect hotels as destinations. The Petit Train adds a 45-minute ride to the Belvédère de Monteynard. For a more history-focused visit, Maison Caral, the Musée Matheysin collections and the market hall with its 30 stone columns take centre stage. The Monday market, meanwhile, combines a set day of the week with produce and crafts.
You don’t have to give all these themes equal weight. Choose the focus that appeals to you most for your stay, and explore the other places as additions if they fit your plans.
Discover more destinations: La Motte-Saint-Martin, Rencurel, Villette-D'anthon, Crémieu, Sassenage, Fontaine, Chirens, Chichilianne.
See the broader travel overview: Isere.
