Thil: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Thil
The Château de Thil has wooden pillars, majolica tiles on the façade and a distinctive roof. “Hargé-le-Rideau” is a greenhouse containing a true-to-scale reproduction of the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau at a scale of 1:50.
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Culture and History
The dovecote was one of the outbuildings of the Château de Thil. Louis Hargé’s house on the Route de Montluel contains several original installations of art brut. The Port de la Riotte in Thil dates back to the Middle Ages. The former cable ferry in Thil served the Quai dit des Amours and crossed the Canal de Miribel.
A new church was built from 1881 to 1884. The church’s two bells date from 1890 and were cast in Annecy-le-Vieux by Georges and Francisque Paccard.
Nature and Activities
Part of the municipality of Thil lies in the Miribel-Jonage basin. Les Pêcheurs Thilois look after the preservation of the grounds around the municipality’s two lakes, which are used for fishing and observing fauna and flora; fishing in the lakes of Thil is possible year-round and can be enjoyed alone or with the family.
The 7 km path from Thil to Niévroz begins at the City Stade de Thil. It is an easy, level route for walkers and runners.
Events
La Côtière des Arts organizes an annual art and cultural event in Thil. Around twenty regional artists present painted, sculptural or literary works.
The Nocturne de l’Oignon de Thil takes place every year on the second Saturday in November. All participants receive onion soup at the finish.
Local Area
Fraisochamp operates a market and a pick-your-own facility at Route de Montluel, 01120 Thil, and offers freshly prepared farmhouse bread on Fridays and Saturdays.
Transport Connections
The Côtière line operated by Colibri connects Rillieux Semailles with Thil Quai des Amours.
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