At the gates of Lyon and Geneva, near Macon, Ain benefits from a strategic location. Crossed from north to south by the river of the same name, this department extends from the plain to the foothills of the Jura, with a low altitude plateau, cluses and valleys, culminating in the Crêt de la Neige, at an altitude of 1,720 m. This charming region is known for its typical geographical regions: Bugey, Dombes, Bresse and Pays de Gex. There is something for everyone here! The subtle flavours of Bresse poultry, the only ones with a PDO, a rich heritage with prestigious buildings including the royal monastery of Brou or the jewel of the medieval village of Pérouges, preserved nature, particularly remarkable in the unique ecosystem of the Dombes, refuge of the avifauna. No major cities in the Ain: the capital, Bourg-en-Bresse, has just over 40,000 inhabitants, but a network of charming villages. Discover fertile land, laughing landscapes, good restaurants, a network of lakes and wetlands, the famous Bird Park or even one of the seven alpine ski resorts. In the department of Ain you can also fish, play golf, ride a horse or bike, go by dog sleigh, hike.... And why not a little wellness cure in Divonne-les-Bains? Your tour guide will help you to plan a route according to your preferences.
When to go to the Ain? While gourmet events take place all year round, the stars of all categories remain the turkey and the Bresse capon... of Christmas! It is the high season tourist and gastronomic. In winter, when the snow is there, you can put on your cross-country skis. For ornithological observation in the Dombes ponds, spring and autumn are the most suitable. As soon as the weather is fine, it's time to go hiking on the Jura trails. And all year round, you can immerse yourself in the Middle Ages by visiting Perrouges.
The Ain is subject to a temperate and rather humid climate, with some nuances. Winters are colder in the Haut-Bugey and the Pays de Gex than in the rest of the department. Summers are very hot, even hot, in the south and the regions of Bas Bugey and Ambérieu. The plain is particularly windy
From 12/08/2021 to 12/11/2021 : After the cancellation of 2020, the Festival of Lights returns to the City of Gaul. For 4 evenings, the people of Lyon and those passing through ...
In the Ain, the charming spa town of Dionne-les-bains offers a rich programme for this autumn: cinema screenings; music/Jazz show Amélie les ...
When to go to the Ain? While gourmet events take place all year round, the stars of all categories remain the turkey...
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The Ain is subject to a temperate and rather humid climate, with some nuances. Winters are colder in the Haut-Bugey a...
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In the Ain, the charming spa town of Dionne-les-bains offers a rich programme for this autumn: cinema screenings; music/Jazz show Amélie les Crayons & Les Doigts de l'Homme at the Esplanade du lac; Green Film Festival; activities at the media library; exhibition "100+1 of international life" at the project house of the EcoQuartier de la Gare to discover the history of cross-border relations between the Pays de Gex and Geneva. The CCAS ...
For this 42nd edition of the Ambronay Festival, the event team wishes more than anything else to let the public enjoy the pleasures of being in the prestigious setting ofAmbronay Abbey and its surroundings, and to listen to musical crossovers full of daring, to discover the masterpieces of composers in the shadows, to be ecstatic about Bach and Monteverdi, but also to appreciate the talents of young creators. This event will be an ...
Because of its long history, France is full of medieval towns and villages that take us back to the Middle Ages. These cities are made up of ramparts, cobbled streets, old stone or timber-framed houses and are often dominated by a castle and a church. They are often set in the middle of a wilderness, in the heart of a flat countryside, mountains or rise on a rocky outcrop. Medieval towns and villages are a testimony to our ancestors and a ...
Among the original ways to discover landscapes, cities and heritage, there is the balloon flight. For the passengers, young and old, a balloon flight is a soothing moment, and one quickly feels invaded by a feeling of lightness and well-being. And what could be better than to take a little height to marvel at the landscapes, forests and other mountains? Not forgetting the towns, villages and the most beautiful elements of heritage. With its ...
