Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Ain

Cross the Bresse from north to south through two tourist routes of 100 km each. Cheminez through the bocage in search of the strange sarrasines chimneys and traces of more than half a millennium of civilization between the th Century Romanesque churches, a th century feudal castle and its th square tower, pigeonholes, poypes, etc. On the road, many gastronomic and cultural breaks await you.

140 km circuit through the coniferous forests, picturesque villages, lakes and pastures surrounding Bobois-Lompnes.

A product of excellence, Poissons de ^Dombes® are the result of a unique landscape shaped by man for centuries, the thousand ponds of the Dombes region, and of ancestral know-how handed down and improved from generation to generation. Raised in a preserved environment for 3 years, Poissons de ^Dombes® benefit from a remarkable environment to become, over the years, high-quality gourmet products with a unique taste. For over a century, the men and women of the Poissons de ^Dombes® chain have been committed to guaranteeing exceptional quality, from pond to plate. Present in the fresh waters of the Dombes region since its origins, carp is prized for its tasty flesh and can be prepared in a wide range of gourmet recipes! On the website, you'll find ideas for a variety of dishes, starters and aperitifs. Carp, pike and pike-perch can be found on the shelves of your local stores, supermarkets or farm stores, as well as on the region's finest tables. Original and innovative, Cuir de carpe de ^Dombes® products are made from carp from the Poissons de ^Dombes® specifications. High-quality leathers tanned in Lyon, transformed by passionate craftsmen into magnificent leather goods, jewelry, accessories and sneakers. Buy online at www.cuir-de-carpe-de-dombes.fr. Whether at home or in a restaurant, Poissons de ^Dombes® offers the best of its native terroir and inimitable savoir-faire.

From Saint-Genis, take the fast direction towards Bellegarde and then exit Saint-Jean-de-Gonville. Follow the D 984 towards Peron. Summer visits from May to October by appointment. The Association for the Preservation of Old Fruit Varieties has in its orchard 155 varieties of apple trees, 59 varieties of pear trees and a dozen varieties of plum, to come discover to be sensitized to the challenges of conserving our plant heritage. Amateur growers will also be able to take large and greffe courses.