Getaways in Ain: why Bourg-en-Bresse is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway


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Born five centuries ago from the love of an exceptional woman, Margaret of Austria, for her late husband. Let yourself be carried away to these places and enjoy its festival in July and August, a crossroads of visual and performing arts.

Just a stone's throw from the royal monastery, behind the great stone walls of the Hôtel-Dieu, the laboratory of this former hospital pharmacy is a remarkable piece, not to be missed, as it is very rare to still be able to visit one. Reservations required.

Located 7 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, the Moulin de Chamambard welcomes you for a peaceful waterfront experience. Pierre offers 4 guest rooms and welcomes you to an authentic setting nestled between stone and wood. A gourmet breakfast, a delicious table d'hôtes, and a relaxing garden punctuate this charming getaway.

On a Bresse farm with a Saracen chimney, Julien and Vanessa invite you to experience the farm-to-table experience. Here, the AOP Bresse poultry is raised on-site, the produce comes from local supply chains, and everything is homemade, baked in a bread oven, for a 100% Bresse meal.

With your guide, follow a special itinerary to discover medieval houses and private mansions, the city's founding sites, and its rise under the Dukes of Savoy. Discover the meaningful detail, the beautiful perspective, or the astonishing legend. Reservations required.

Perched on the heights of Revermont, Treffort Castle tells the story of centuries of history, from the home of the Counts of Savoy to its renovation by Tony Ferret. Between a museum tour and activities
fun and breathtaking views of Bresse, a visit where history and heritage blend with passion.
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