Spring getaways, fresh air and pure nature!

In response to the hectic pace of everyday life, the Ain offers a multitude of things to do! For your May bank holiday or spring break, take the time to discover a destination between plains and mountains, lakes, ponds, rivers and waterfalls… Here, everything is an excuse to enjoy the good life!

L'AIN IN ALL ITS GLORY! May bank holidays and spring break

There are two types of people: those who think that a long weekend is all about catching up on sleep, and those who know that it’s a golden opportunity to get away from it all. The Ain is there for the latter! When the fine weather returns, the Ain reveals all its facets. Half plain, half mountain, it’s an invitation to get away from it all, as varied as it is inspiring.

©Charmines jumps|M. Chatelain/ Haut-Bugey Tourisme

Discover Bresse farms

True treasures of the Bresse region, they captivate visitors with their unique elegance. Each farm tells a story rooted in local tradition.

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The Ain is just a train ride away!

Why take the car when you can arrive with a light mind? From Lyon, Geneva or Paris, the Ain can be reached in the blink of an eye… or rather, in just a few stations. A TER train through the countryside, a TGV to Bourg-en-Bresse or Valserhône, and you’re in the heart of nature in no time. Less driving, more discoveries!

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MOVING? Activities for all & in the heart of nature

From the peaks of the Grand Colombier to the breathtaking panoramas of the Montagne de l’Ain, from the waterfalls of the Bugey to the lakes, every corner of the region has its own wonders to explore. Hiking, biking or mountain biking, whatever your choice, adventure awaits you in this exceptional natural haven.

Spring walks & hikes in the Ain!

Mountain biking for all levels and tastes!

VIARHÔNA & VOIE BLEUEBy bike: two major cycle routes

To taste the Ain is to understand why we come back.

Some destinations you visit, others you taste, like Ain. Here, blue isn’t just a color, it’s a cheese that melts on the tongue. Poultry isn’t just a dish, it’s a PDO that’s been pampered for centuries. And wine is never just an accompaniment, it’s Bugey that invites itself to your table. A cuisine with character, products with a history, flavors that linger in the memory.

©Poultry with cream and morels|Paul Humbert/ Vojo Mag

Did you know? Ain is one of the most freshwater-covered départements in France

With its meandering rivers, shimmering lakes and wild waterfalls, the Ain is one of France’s richest freshwater départements. From the majestic Rivière d’Ain to the peaceful ponds of the Dombes, via the secret gorges and crystalline springs of the Bugey, water is everywhere, sculpting landscapes and inviting contemplation… or adventure! Canoeing, swimming, fishing or simply taking a break at the water’s edge: here, the liquid element is a true source of escape.

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Where to sleep? UNUSUAL ACCOMMODATION

What if the night became an experience in its own right? In the Ain region, unusual accommodations invite you to get away from it all: a perched hut to skim the treetops, a transparent bubble to fall asleep under the stars, a bohemian gypsy caravan in the heart of nature… Here, we swap everyday life for an unusual setting, where every waking moment has a taste of adventure. Ready to give it a try?