MTB-VTC circuit n°28 (red) - Grand tour de Mépillat - Terres fortes de Cormoz

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.

With family or friends, the Mépillat lake is ideal for walks and picnics around the shady banks. The lake is full of carp, tench, perch and minnows which are excellent for frying!Enjoy the peace and quiet of a day at the water's edge, and discover the many ponds and rivers in our region. Cards on sale at the Saint Nizier grocery store, the Saint Nizier restaurant and the Mépillat campsite.

Valérie and Valentin welcome you to Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux, in a natural, peaceful setting planted with trees. This estate, on the edge of a lake, offers comfortable, unusual and unusual accommodation for a different kind of vacation!At the crossroads of Bresse, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Dombes, Bugey and Lyon, and ideally located 5 minutes from exit 10 of the A39 (le jura) and very close to the A6, you'll be staying at Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux, in a shady, relaxing estate. Whether you're a family, a couple or a group of friends, for a short or long stay, you'll be seduced by the charm of our wooded estate. You'll be able to recharge your batteries or go fishing on the banks of the lake that runs alongside the campsite, combining relaxation with cultural and gastronomic discoveries of our beautiful region. Heated swimming pool, inflatable structure, children's playground, homeball court, petanque court, fitness area for adults, ping-pong tables and our snack-bar area, will enable you to enjoy moments of pleasure or relaxation. For a peaceful stay with us, you can choose between large, perfectly delimited and shaded pitches, tent lodges, comfortable mobile homes, wooden Pods, original wooden chalets in the shape of comfortable teepees, or real Mongolian yurts of various sizes. During your stay, you'll be able to quickly discover the great cultural sites nearby, such as the Monastère de Brou, the Abbaye de Cluny, the towns of Bourg en Bresse, Louhans and its unmissable cattle market, the first mountain walks in the Jura and all the culinary and wine riches of the region. Whether on site or in the surrounding area, you'll always find something to do or see. Come and discover all the cultural and gastronomic riches of our region! Valérie and Valentin look forward to welcoming you and doing their utmost to make your vacation unforgettable!

The Auberge du Grand Ronjon offers parking for up to 6 motorhomes.You'll find 6 pleasant pitches around our Auberge in a spirit of conviviality. Free (no water, no electricity)

The Auberge du Grand Ronjon is the ideal place to recharge your batteries and rediscover the pleasures of the past.In the heart of the Bresse countryside, in the restored family inn, on the terrace or by the fire depending on the season, you will enjoy an authentic and generous table served by Cocotte in traditional Bresse costume. You will discover a showcase of local recipes and flavors and taste a local cuisine, including the famous Bresse poultry and frogs as in Dombes. If you wish to stay with us, we offer you accommodation in a mobile home with all comforts, by the night or more, and 6 pitches for camping-cars. For your events : weddings, baptisms, birthdays, seminars, company meals. Catering service, dishes and products to take away.

Dominant la place du village, l'église Saint-Nizier ne manque pas de charme avec sa galonnière et ses petites ouvertures médiévales. D'origine romane, l'édifice a toutefois été plusieurs fois remanié, avec une dernière restauration dans les années 1990.Nizier, martyr chrétien du IIe siècle, devenu saint, est depuis vénéré à Lyon et sa région. Deux communes de l'Ain portent son nom. A Saint-Nizier le Bouchoux, des documents anciens attestent de la présence d'une église dès le XIe siècle. Au XIIIe siècle, elle est mentionnée comme dépendance de l'abbaye bénédictine de Saint-Pierre de Gigny (Jura) et un prieuré lui est associé. De l'édifice roman (XIIe s.) subsistent notamment les petites ouvertures, remarquables à l'extérieur. La galonnière (auvent) a été datée de 1391-93, suite à une étude dendrochronologique et la charpente est de la même époque. Comme la majorité des clochers de l'Ain, celui-ci a été détruit au cours de la Terreur, en 1794, puis reconstruit dix ans plus tard. Il est couvert de tuiles vernissées de Pontigny. A l'intérieur, les modifications des temps gothiques sont bien visibles, notamment les arcs ogivaux donnant accès aux chapelles latérales nord (à gauche de l'entrée). La première est la chapelle Saint-Jean Baptiste et la deuxième est la chapelle Saint-Georges également appelée ""des seigneurs de Saint-Nizier"". On y trouve un remarquable hagioscope qui permettait autrefois au seigneur de suivre l'office depuis sa chapelle, à laquelle il avait un accès privé depuis l'extérieur (porte murée perceptible dans l'angle). En poursuivant, on trouve la chapelle Saint-Barthélémy qui forme l'un des bras du transept. Idem côté sud, avec la chapelle Saint-Antoine qui est aussi la plus ancienne de toutes. En 1993, au cours des travaux de restauration, on mit au jour un retable sculpté, un monolithe de calcaire encastré dans le mur et représentant la Résurrection : sept personnages ouvragés à la fin du XVe ou au début du XVIe siècle.