Bourg d'Oisans in the Summer

The market town of Bourg d'Oisans sits at the base of Alpe d'Huez (made famous by the Tour de France) and has a population of approximately 3000 people. It is based in the Isere department of France and lies at the point at which six contrasting steep valleys (known collectively as the Oisans) meet at 750 metres above sea level.

Due to its central position in this area, Bourg d'Oisans is the ideal location for a holiday in the Alps.

The town has plenty of bars and restaurants, campsites, hotels, an abundance of patisseries and loads of other shops so is an ideal place to chill out after a day exploring the mountains.

For practical things there are several banks with cash-points, a post office and a launderette as well as a large supermarket 10 minutes walk from the house.

You can also pay a visit to the Museum of Minerals and Fauna in the Alps, or the great outdoor swimming pool, with slide and space to relax in the sun.

Oh and we can also boast 300 days of sunshine a year!