Escape to the Ain this summer!

Looking for fresh air and escape this summer? Between Lyon and Geneva, just 2 hours from Paris by train, the Ain region offers a generous and unspoilt natural environment. Between mountain hikes, picturesque villages, refreshing swims and gourmet delights, discover a region as surprising as it is authentic!

Do you know what we love most about the Ain?

It’s its ability to take you on a journey in a short space of time and a short distance…

Bordered on either side by the Saône and Rhône rivers, the department with the most freshwater in France offers a wide range of landscapes, from plains to mountains…

Here, ideas for new discoveries are endless, to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts.

Ideally situated between Lyon and Geneva, just a few hours from Paris, the Ain is the perfect escape for a weekend or vacation without compromise!

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Did you know? The Tour de France will be in the Ain this summer!

This summer, the riders of the Tour de France will be speeding along the roads of the Ain on the Saturday, July 26, Nantua > Pontarlier stage. A spectacular passage between lakes and hills, where the Grande Boucle promises to put on a great show. Cycling fans, come and cheer on the champions!

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Our Top 3 natural sites in the Ain to keep cool

In every corner of the department, the Ain offers freshness to spare. Recharge your batteries!

Lakes & rivers

The Bugey waterfalls

©Hiking on the highest Jura peaks|G. Brevet

At altitude: the Monts Jura resort

A summer to savour with Saveurs de l'Ain®.

Summer has a special flavor here. That of golden frogs enjoyed on the terrace. The taste of melt-in-the-mouth Bresse poultry, served just right. A glass of chilled Bugey, the perfect accompaniment to finger-licking carp. Add to this a quenelle topped with a creamy Nantua sauce, and to finish, the ultimate dilemma: galette de Pérouges, crunchy to perfection, or tarte bressane, generously creamy?

DISCOVERIES Medieval towns and heritage nuggets

Medieval city of Pérouges

Royal Monastery of Brou

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, a tasty market

Discover all the must-see tourist sites in Ain

The Ain is just a train ride away!

Need to get away from it all? Climb aboard and let yourself be carried away! With just a few stops from Lyon, Geneva or Paris, you’ll be plunged into the heart of nature, ready to savor the summer between swimming, hiking and local delicacies. Less driving, more relaxation: what if the journey started right at the dock?