pierres-et-terres.org

Pierres & Terres is an association dedicated to discovering, documenting, and sharing the heritage and history of Villefontaine, France. Its work spans the town’s villages, neighborhoods, buildings, landscapes, public art, and the development of the Ville Nouvelle. The association presents local stories through an extensive online collection of heritage entries, historical timelines, maps, articles, and features on places such as the Château du Vellein, the Mas-de-la-Raz, Servenoble, and the Vallon du Layet.

It also organizes guided walks, conferences, exhibitions, quizzes, photo rallies, and other activities that invite residents and visitors to explore the area and contribute memories and testimonies. Events often connect local heritage with broader themes, including architecture, urban planning, water, community life, and preservation. Pierres & Terres participates in the European Heritage Days and offers resources such as a municipal magazine, questionnaires, and a history comic.

Through these educational and participatory initiatives, the association helps make Villefontaine’s past accessible and encourages appreciation of its distinctive places and shared history