A day dedicated to art and history, with visits to the superb Domaine des Saveurs-Les Planons museum, Trévoux, listed as one of France's "Most Beautiful Detours" or Ars-sur-Formans, town of the Saint Curé.
10 a.m.: Visit the Domaine des Saveurs-Les Planons in Saint-Cyr-sur-Menthon,
A remarkable example of Bresse architecture, the Planons farmhouse takes you back to 1784, to the life of a farming family. Guided tour of the Bresse farmhouse, admirably preserved around its Saracen fireplace, the outbuildings and the arcaded galleries.
Continue your tour with a free visit of the museum, which houses magnificent collections symbolic of the Bresse region (Bresse poultry, gastronomy, Bresse enamels, costumes, etc.).
Lunch at the Emile Job* restaurant
Authentic catering based on fresh produce, in Montmerle-sur-Saône.
Suggested menu:
1 flute of Crémant brut
Maison Diennet brioche sausage
Grenouilles persillées, gratin dauphinois
Vacherin glacé Maison, raspberry vanilla
¼ de vin and coffee
3:30 p.m.: A VISIT OF YOUR CHOICE
Option 1: Guided tour of Trévoux
Capital of the former Principality of Dombes, discover Trévoux and its rich architectural heritage. Visit the Parliament of Dombes chamber, admirably preserved with its painted ceilings and walls (subject to the schedule of hearings scheduled at the Parliament).
Option 2: Guided tour of the village of Ars-sur-Formans
Every year, Ars-sur-Formans welcomes some 450,000 pilgrims who come to walk in the footsteps of Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé. Discover the story of this modest priest and the village's extraordinary destiny on a guided tour that takes you from the Basilica to the Maison du Saint Curé, via the church of Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde and the Chapelle du Coeur.
5 p.m.: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 60 km
* Saveurs de l'Ain® member
A remarkable example of Bresse architecture, the Planons farmhouse takes you back to 1784, to the life of a farming family. Guided tour of the Bresse farmhouse, admirably preserved around its Saracen fireplace, the outbuildings and the arcaded galleries.
Continue your tour with a free visit of the museum, which houses magnificent collections symbolic of the Bresse region (Bresse poultry, gastronomy, Bresse enamels, costumes, etc.).
Lunch at the Emile Job* restaurant
Authentic catering based on fresh produce, in Montmerle-sur-Saône.
Suggested menu:
1 flute of Crémant brut
Maison Diennet brioche sausage
Grenouilles persillées, gratin dauphinois
Vacherin glacé Maison, raspberry vanilla
¼ de vin and coffee
3:30 p.m.: A VISIT OF YOUR CHOICE
Option 1: Guided tour of Trévoux
Capital of the former Principality of Dombes, discover Trévoux and its rich architectural heritage. Visit the Parliament of Dombes chamber, admirably preserved with its painted ceilings and walls (subject to the schedule of hearings scheduled at the Parliament).
Option 2: Guided tour of the village of Ars-sur-Formans
Every year, Ars-sur-Formans welcomes some 450,000 pilgrims who come to walk in the footsteps of Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé. Discover the story of this modest priest and the village's extraordinary destiny on a guided tour that takes you from the Basilica to the Maison du Saint Curé, via the church of Notre-Dame de la Miséricorde and the Chapelle du Coeur.
5 p.m.: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 60 km
* Saveurs de l'Ain® member
Services
Services
Booking obligatory
Rates
Rates
From 2 April 2025 to 15 November 2025
From 2 April 2025 to 15 November 2025
Adult
From 52€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
CheckOpenings
Openings
From 2 April 2025 until 15 November 2025 - Closed on monday, on tuesday, on sunday
