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Le Sougey is a very old Bresse farming estate, whose 35 hectares of hedged farmland now boast a listed farmhouse (1460) converted into a local museum, a Bresse poultry farm and organic vegetable production.The Sougey lands were once owned by local nobles such as the Lords of Châtillon-les-Dombes, the Lords of Loriol (or Asnières) and the Chossats. Now smaller, the estate is best known for its old farmhouse, said to be the oldest in Bresse (1460). Listed as a historic monument in 1946, it has been the property of the Département since 2002 and has been converted into a local museum. The farm consists of four buildings: a furnished main building or "house", a farm building with a barn and small stables, an oven with pigsties and a large stable occupying almost the entire building. The house features an intact Saracen fireplace, whose exposed brick bolster is the only one on a square base with that of Mollardoury. Known as "baroque", it is topped by a bell tower framed by four small pinnacles. The buildings feature exhibitions of antique tools and costumes, as well as a reconstructed classroom. The bocage surrounding the farm features 6 km of hedges and long avenues lined with hundred-year-old oak trees, classified as a sensitive natural area (ENS). There are also two ponds, a conservatory orchard of apple and pear trees, and an interpretation trail on Bresse poultry, the bocage and Bresse architecture. A pair of donkeys, Romeo and Juliette, the farm's mascots, await visitors of all ages. The estate still bears the memory of its last occupant, Maria FAVIER, an emblematic figure of the Bresse region, whose stories enchanted personalities such as Jacky Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot and VGE. An interpretive trail runs 550m around the farm, with interactive stations in English and French. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and takes visitors on a tour of the Bresse PDO poultry farm and the farm's animals: donkeys, sheep and goats. For younger visitors: Discovery games are available: Orientation games for children on 3 themes: -- animals of the bocage - the trees of Sougey : - Bresse architecture Traditional games may also be of interest to children: bowling, boules...

Looking for an outdoor vacation? La Plaine Tonique welcomes you to the heart of the Ain region! Take advantage of its aquatic leisure park and the many activities on offer - thrills guaranteed!Relax and enjoy a change of scenery with family and friends at La Plaine Tonique in the heart of the Ain region. Swimming in the lake or at the Carré Tonique aquatic center with 3 pools, one of which is heated with a removable roof, 2 paddling pools, 2 slides and a water play platform...take your pick! Do you like sports and thrills? La Plaine Tonique is the place for you! Parasailing, electric surfing, towed buoys and bananas, canoeing, water skiing, electric and pedal boats, catamaran, mini-golf, tennis...there's something for everyone. To continue the experience, the campsite**** de La Plaine Tonique offers a wide choice of accommodation: mobile homes, cottages, tipis and bare pitches await you for a stay in total intimacy. A snack bar welcomes you for a moment of conviviality and indulgence.

Looking for an outdoor vacation? Camping La Plaine Tonique is for you! Enjoy a wide choice of traditional and unusual accommodation, swimming in the lake and aquatic center, and water and land-based activities.At Camping et Base de loisirs La Plaine Tonique, you'll find everything you need to relax and have fun! Bare pitches, mobile homes, cottages or tipis, choose your accommodation from our 580 pitches of 100m² minimum. Young and old alike can enjoy our two aquatic universes: a 95-hectare lake and 500m of beach to play in the sand; the Carré Tonique aquatic center with 4 outdoor pools, 1 heated indoor pool, 2 water slides and 1 water play platform. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can enjoy the land, water or motorboat activity of your choice at your own pace! Parascending, electric surfing, paddle, pedal boat, electric boat, towed buoy and banana boat, canoeing/kayaking, water skiing, mountain biking, mini-golf, tennis... there's something for everyone. With its playgrounds, paddling pools, mini-club and mascot Pim the squirrel, the site is child-friendly. In high season, your days and evenings will be punctuated by a variety of entertainment. La Guinguette de La Plage welcomes you for lunch on the beach.

Built around 1258 by Carthusian monks, this charming mill has benefited for centuries from the waters of the Reyssouze, the river that flows through Bresse. Admire this wheat mill and its 4 levels, where millstones, cylinders, sack-lifts... are in operation.The former miller, owner and active member of the Amis des Moulins de l'Ain, will tell you all about the history of the Bresse region, at this site listed on the Route des Plus Beaux Moulins de France and registered with the Fondation du Patrimoine. Push open the door of Bruno's Mill and discover its history and mechanisms. A mill until 1789 for the monks, then for a century for the Counts de la Boulaye, it became a power plant for a time. Later, it once again became a flour mill, eventually specializing in animal feed. Today, it's open to you for a plunge into the past and traditions, where young and old are sure to marvel. Children can touch, test and put themselves in the shoes of a miller for the duration of a visit. For an unparalleled experience, you'll be able to watch a 1908 dynamo being used to generate 110 volts of electricity. 2 turbines are also dedicated to the production of clean, renewable energy (electricity). So stop by this peaceful place and welcome to Bruno's Mill!

A tour reveals you secrets of the mediaeval city...The village is a treasure trove of souvenirs of its rich historical past, with its fomer hospice, octagonal tower, vestiges of the mediaeval town, the "carronnière" (mediaeval tile and brick factory), poype (man-made mound), church and half-timbered houses - simply use your eyes! A brochure is available to guide you through the village.

Take a trip to the heart of the Bresse countryside for a voyage of discovery into a land of heritage. Happiness is on the way... hands on the handlebars (VTT-VTC-VTTAE-Gravel) 28 marked trails from 6.2 to 53 km - 900 km of marked trailsLocated in the heart of the Bresse region, La Plaine tonique is an area entirely dedicated to leisure activities. It brings together on the same site, a four-star campsite, an aquatic area, a restaurant and a lake dedicated to aquatic and nautical leisure activities, as well as a "Pavillon bleu" beach. 140 hectares of greenery, between lakes and river, provide the backdrop for a day visit, short or long stay. Five interconnected lakes, with beaches, picnic and barbecue tables, playgrounds, a Maison des Sports... a concentration of leisure activities and services. The large lake is the ideal starting point for exploring the byways and landscapes of the Bresse bocage. Home to the characteristic Bresse farmhouses with their Saracen chimneys, this is also the land of the famous Bresse poultry, as well as Bresse PDO butter and cream. Along the Reyssouze river, you'll discover a combination of heritage and nature, mills, wet meadows and gravel pits. Bresse is also a land of ponds, including Pontremble, one of the largest and a favorite of migratory birds, and Bizadan, a Sensitive Natural Area, a marsh in the heart of the forest. A mix of paths between hills and valleys to discover a bocage territory dotted with the famous Saracen chimneys typical of Bresse half-timbered farms. Land of PDO Bresse poultry, Bresse butter and cream. 28 signposted circuits and 7 links On site: - Mountain bike and VTCAE rentals at the Maison des Sports at the leisure center.

Rental of 4-seater rosalies (small pedal cars) for family and friends outings on the greenway (Traverse).

Situated on major communication routes, Bourg-en-Bresse has evolved with the times and events. Its rich past can be seen in the medieval houses, town houses and monuments, parks and toponymy of the city center.In Gallo-Roman times, "Burgus" became "Bourg", and distinguished itself as a defensive outpost of the capital of the Three Gauls, Lugdunum (Lyon). But it was above all in the Middle Ages that the town took advantage of its geographical position and developed a sustained commercial and craft activity. Even today, you can still admire some thirty houses belonging to wealthy merchants or craftsmen of the period, the oldest of which dates back to the 14th century. The end of the Middle Ages saw the construction of the co-cathedral of Notre-Dame, today the "grande dame" of the town center. A legend dating back to the 13th century tells of the Black Madonna. Later, wealthy aristocrats embellished the town with beautiful mansions, including the Hôtel de Meillonnas, now transformed into a contemporary art center (H2M). As the industrial revolution took hold, Bourg-en-Bresse became a modern city, with its grand avenue Alsace Lorraine and Haussmann-style buildings linking the railway station to the city center. Today, the city continues to move forward, giving pride of place to environmentally-friendly means of transport.

Whether you're mad about culture, history, architecture, art or even love, discover this unique monument in France! Born 5 centuries ago from the love of an exceptional woman, Marguerite of Austria, for her late husband.Admire the church, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic, with its abundant stonework and 3 princely tombs. Get caught up in the fabulous destiny of the founding princess and discover what life was like for the monks in days gone by. In the Musée des Beaux-Arts, explore several centuries of art history, from the 11th century to the present day. With family, friends or on your own, explore this multi-faceted site all year round. At the crossroads of the plastic, visual and performing arts, the Royal Monastery of Brou offers a lively and unexpected program for everyone!

A 56-hectare leisure park just outside the town center, with a 21-hectare lake where you can picnic, stroll, fish and swim in summer, as well as relax. Children's play area. Open-air fitness areaThe park is located 5 minutes from downtown, with a 21-hectare lake where swimming is permitted in summer. Sailing and kayaking schools, rowing sessions supervised by sports instructors, catamaran, windsurfing, sailing, paddle kayaking. Fitness trail and orienteering course, beach volleyball, disc golf, table tennis, archery, children's playground, picnic areas, 1st and 2nd category fishing site, supervised swimming (May to end August), summer entertainment for all, sporting and festive events. Bourg-en-Bresse golf course: open every day in a verdant setting. Free introductory lessons for adults, with registration. 9-hole course, 6-hole compact course, introductory courses. Smoke-free area To combine leisure and health while preserving children's relaxation and development, the beach (grass and sand) and the play areas between the lake and the path are tobacco-free areas. Smokers are invited to leave the area and use the ashtrays to dispose of their cigarette butts. Reserved parking is available near the fishing and picnic area, and access to the beach is facilitated by the provision of a tiralo-type amphibious wheelchair. The park is also equipped with adapted sanitary facilities and signage to indicate access and services. Numerous activities at the Bouvent leisure park. Find out more! Activity center > Telephone: 04 74 42 46 13 > E-mail: chatillonf@bourgenbresse.fr Activities center > Telephone: 04 74 42 46 12 > Email: vernouxc@bourgenbresse.fr Bourg-en-Bresse Golf Club > 04 74 24 65 17 Snack bar (sheltered terrace) > 07 51 31 56 94

Espace Revermont mountain-biking base, accredited by the Fédération Française Vélo. Rendezvous in the heart of the Revermont mountains. 26 circuits, 6 marked trails from 4 to 32 km. - 650 km of marked trailsWith its hilly terrain, wild landscapes and invigorating nature, the Revermont is a great destination for mountain bikers and handlebar enthusiasts. Revermont, a land of mountains. Its sunny slopes stand in stark contrast to the misty mornings of the Bresse bocage. It's a privileged vantage point, with views across the Mâconnais to the Lyonnais mountains, the Jura and the Alps. Prepare your outings according to your desires... descents, false flats and climbs follow one another at a good pace. Cross wild, damp valleys where the moss on the trees is omnipresent. everywhere. The scenery is astonishing. Play with the Revermont mountains and ride across the plateaus on pretty single tracks that alternate between forests, meadows, dry grasslands, hillsides and ridges. Ride along the banks of the Suran or through the narrow streets of picturesque villages. At 660 m, Mont Myon is probably the most sought-after symbol. Listed as a remarkable natural site, it remains a target for many hikers. The Ain Gorge, with its cliffs, wildlife, lookouts and wilderness, is another emblematic Revermont site. Further south, the Revermont vineyards (AOP Bugey Cerdon), dominated by the Cuiron rocks and the Croix de la Dent, with their picturesque villages and vast forests. 5 departure points: Base de loisirs de la Grange du Pin à Cuisiat (Val Revermont), Stade à Simandre sur Suran, mairie de Ceyzériat, mairie de Cize and base de loisirs de l'Ile Chambod. 4 levels / 650 km marked / VTT FFCT label

La gare de Ceyzériat est desservie par les trains TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes de la relation Bourg-en-Bresse (ou Lyon-Perrache) - Saint-Claude.Un parc pour les vélos et un parking pour les véhicules y sont aménagés

This cool, green spot is accessible via a path below the village.The Vallière, which feeds the waterfall, rises in the hamlet of La Grande Fontaine and flows into the Reyssouze after crossing a 30-metre-high rock face. The river receives water from the "Bief de Veau", which originates at the "source des 30 Chiens", under the Côte des Vignes, and from the Tréconnas stream, which originates at the Chantemerle spring. The Vallière has a large, regular flow, and its course used to include three mills spread over almost a kilometer: - The Vallière mill, downstream from the waterfall, existed as early as 1349 and was demolished in 1920. Its stones were used to build the Bouvard cookie factory in the center of Ceyzériat. - Moulin de la Roche, just above the waterfall, which came into operation in 1792. - Moulin des Billets, built in 1836 above the waterfall On the trail of Jehu's Companions... In Les Compagnons de Jéhu, published in 1857, the great writer Alexandre Dumas set an important scene of his novel in a small valley where the Vallière flows, below the church in Ceyzériat. There, in a cave, the writer sets a deadly battle between a regiment of dragoons in Bonaparte's pay and the Compagnons de Jéhu led by their leader Morgan. The Vallière River It rises in the hamlet of Grande Fontaine and flows into the Reyssouze after crossing a 30-metre-high rock barrier: the Vallière waterfall. Pont de la Roche Bridge spanning the top of the Vallière waterfall, and former fortified village gate. This site has been awarded the Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) label by the Ain department. Real natural and landscaped jewels of the Ain department, sites with the ENS "Espaces Naturels Sensibles" label are managed in such a way as to preserve the biodiversity they host, and are designed to be open to the public (with certain exceptions due to the fragility of the environment).