Voie Verte La Traverse

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 modernized, as witnessed by its grand avenue Alsace Lorraine and its 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. Practical information : Self-guided tours available from the Tourist Office (€0.50) and for download: www.bourgenbressetourisme.fr Guided tours in July and August, and on request all year round for groups. Dramatized evening tours in July and August.

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).