Camping de Ripan: adventures in Bessenay, Rhône-Alpes

Near a former copper and pyrite mine, the museum has reconstructed galleries and mining sites and presents the history of the mine from 1800 to 1972, as well as an exhibition of equipment, archives and minerals.

La Tourette convent was designed by Le Corbusier at the end of the 1950s. It is now a historical monument occupied by a community of some ten Dominican monks devoted to coordinating visits and encouraging onsite meetings and exchanges.

30 minutes from Lyon, come and enjoy activities in the heart of nature and rich in emotion and thrills: tree-top tours, donkey and pony rides, mountain biking, a beach volley area, an orienteering trail for groups, spa... A spa and Escape Game also await you. For accrobranche, plan to spend 3 hours on the courses for adults and children aged 3 and a half and over. You'll find workshops on the different courses: large zip lines, horse saddle, circus ball, skateboard, Tarzan jump, giant footbridge, suspended barrels, stirrups, windsurfing, climbing wall... On-line booking service to view schedules and availability.

Through two exhibition halls, you're invited to travel trough the universe of an atypical: Antoine Brun offers us his world view in the middle of the 19th century, with hundreds buildings models. Workshops for children from 4 years old.

A rich collection of over 200 puppets, settings, props, costumes and archives is waiting for you ! Stroll through the museum, its shop and library and then, bring some fun memories, sometimes to relish ! Puppets reappear on stage with a theater program for adults and children. Puppet-making workshops from 4 years old.

Fine dining in a mill with working wheel and terrace on the banks of the Garon.

25Km GPS-guided off-road electric scooter ride through the heart of the Beaujolais region, with a gourmet break halfway through, the famous "Mâchon Beaujolais". Meet in the parking lot of the Salle d'Animation Rurale in Frontenas, get to grips with the machines, then set off on a guided GPS ride lasting around 1 hour. At the halfway point, I'll be waiting for you to take a relaxing, convivial and gourmet break, accompanied by the famous "Mâchon Beaujolais", made up of local charcuterie, farmhouse cheeses, Beaujolais wine and sweets. At the end of this stop, you'll continue your tour for about 1 hour.

Panissières, marked by the textile is a rural village where you will find all shops and many leisure activities. The area is close to the campsite and the group gîte of Ferme Seigne. Remarkable points of view are to discover.

Near a former copper and pyrite mine, the museum has reconstructed galleries and mining sites and presents the history of the mine from 1800 to 1972, as well as an exhibition of equipment, archives and minerals.

La Tourette convent was designed by Le Corbusier at the end of the 1950s. It is now a historical monument occupied by a community of some ten Dominican monks devoted to coordinating visits and encouraging onsite meetings and exchanges.

This Discovery Centre mirrors the heritage and culture of the area in and around L'Arbresle through a museographic trail that invites visitors to explore the territory, meet its inhabitants and discover the landscapes of this land of confluence.

A charming small hamlet, set at a distance from the village. Sheltered picnic area and wooden tables under the lime tree, boules game. A panel telling the complete history of the hamlet is waiting for you on site.

This chapel was the parish church until 1808 and bears the marks of its successive restorations. The entrance has a digital entry system. Please phone + 33 (0)4 74 70 90 64 for the code if you wish to visit the inside of the chapel.

A conservation area for the works of Geneviève Dumont and a temporary art exhibition site in May, June and September and every two years in October, following our biennial Rhône-Alpes book fair (Salon Editions d'art-Livres d'artistes) devoted to art.

Share the passion of this association of history, archeology and folklore for roman aqueducts, heritage and traditions of "Pays Lyonnais" (area of about 100 villages located in the west of Lyon). Several exhibitions are proposed to you : - The development of silk velvet weaving between 1830 and 1930 in the countryside around Lyon - The 4 roman aqueducts of Lyon

This medieval chapel has kept its original architecture with a central nave and side chapel. Wood panelled ceiling. Blind window in the flamboyant Gothic style. Votive chapel (built in fulfilment of a vow).

Ancient fief acquired in 1229 by Guillaume, abbot of Barbe island, and vassal of Girin d'Hoirieu. Handed down by the women, it belonged to various families.

A 6-lane bowling alley, 3 of which have been specially adapted to children. It also has a games area with billiards and table football as well as a giant screen showing all sporting events and a snack bar in case you're feeling peckish.

L'Auberge du Pla is a solidarity restaurant created by the humanitarian association "EquiLibre Solidarité". It welcomes you in the exceptional location of an authentic Monts du Lyonnais farm.

The Auberge is set in a former small school in the hamlet of Bouchala. They serve traditional specialities of Lyon and Forez.

Fine dining in a mill with working wheel and terrace on the banks of the Garon.

Come and eat family cooking and pizzas in a friendly setting right in the centre of Panissières.

Fully renovated family restaurant, offering a sophisticated cuisine with gastronomic specialties in the evening. Wine bar in the evening.

Discover and taste the different varieties of pizzas cooked in a wood oven in a pleasant setting, and in good weather on the terrace!

Bar Village Restaurant. Entre Nous is a bar Restaurant offering dishes made from fresh, local and homemade products. The room, renovated in 2019, is a pleasant and friendly place, combining modernity and tradition.

At the foot of Monts du Lyonnais, Chambres Corrandines welcome you in all seasons for a relaxing stay in a country setting, ideal for replenishment and meditation. You will love their warm and hospitable atmosphere.

Panissières, marked by the textile is a rural village where you will find all shops and many leisure activities. The area is close to the campsite and the group gîte of Ferme Seigne. Remarkable points of view are to discover.

Panissières, marked by the textile is a rural village where you will find all shops and many leisure activities. Nearby, group lodging of the Farm Seigne and relays motorhomes. Many hiking trails and mountain biking.

Group gîte at Seigne farm. 300 sq. m. (grd. et 1st floors) in restored 18th century farm, typical of Monts du Lyonnais. Living et dining rooms, kitchen, 4 dormitories (two 6 bed, two 7 bed), 7 bedrooms (2 with 2 beds et 5 with 4 beds). 6 showers, 11 washbasins, 7 WCs. Washing m/c, TV, VCR. 400 sq. m. interior courtyard. 250 sq. m. converted barn, (equipped kitchen below barn). Use of kitchen/crockery: 2.10 Euros/person/day. On site: tennis (5 Euros/hour), table tennis, table football, sports centre, mountain biking. Feurs 15km. All charges included in rent.

15 min from Lyon, in a green and calm environment, come and discover this house with its two simple but hospitable double rooms on the upper floor. Relaxation area with a spa open all year.

The cottage is located in the heart of the village, starting point for many hikes that will take you to the Celtic site of La Truche or the Matagrin Tower. It is possible to rent a room with kitchen, dishes and 15 beds. 4 bedrooms with possibility of 10 beds. These rooms can be rented individually for hikers or workmen.

Open since July 2020, the motorhome break with a magnificent open view of the Violaysien landscape, quiet and green. Service terminal and drainage area. Self-service tourist documentation. 20 Electrified locations, 1 km from the town.