Explore Bugey through two remarkable stories: a town with a rich past, marked by the gastronome Brillat-Savarin, and a nationally recognized place of remembrance.
10h : Guided tour of Belley
The historic and religious capital of Bugey, reveals its cultural and architectural wealth. Follow in the footsteps of an experienced guide as you discover ancient convents, push open the doors of rich inner courtyards and wander through streets and alleys in the footsteps of the past.
Lunch at the Auberge de Contrevoz
A sample cuisine prepared with fresh seasonal produce.
Suggested menu:
Pink trout rillettes with herbs and Bugey wine
Ballotine of Ain free-range chicken with Bresse cream
Potato galette with onions and smoked bacon
Arabica and almond tiramisu with grué tuile
A glass of Bugey wine and coffee
15h : Guided tour of Maison d'Izieu
Through a visit to the House, discover the story of Jewish refugee children at the Izieu refugee camp during the Second World War. The House, the colony's living space, is dedicated to memory. It focuses on evoking the lost presence of those rounded up on April 6, 1944. Daily life is recounted through photographs, letters, and the children's drawings.
17h30 : End of excursion
Full-day distance: 36 km
The historic and religious capital of Bugey, reveals its cultural and architectural wealth. Follow in the footsteps of an experienced guide as you discover ancient convents, push open the doors of rich inner courtyards and wander through streets and alleys in the footsteps of the past.
Lunch at the Auberge de Contrevoz
A sample cuisine prepared with fresh seasonal produce.
Suggested menu:
Pink trout rillettes with herbs and Bugey wine
Ballotine of Ain free-range chicken with Bresse cream
Potato galette with onions and smoked bacon
Arabica and almond tiramisu with grué tuile
A glass of Bugey wine and coffee
15h : Guided tour of Maison d'Izieu
Through a visit to the House, discover the story of Jewish refugee children at the Izieu refugee camp during the Second World War. The House, the colony's living space, is dedicated to memory. It focuses on evoking the lost presence of those rounded up on April 6, 1944. Daily life is recounted through photographs, letters, and the children's drawings.
17h30 : End of excursion
Full-day distance: 36 km
