Stroll through the narrow streets of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and the peaceful ponds of Dombes.
10am: Guided tour of the Dombes ponds
A land of a thousand ponds, the Dombes reveals landscapes and colors that change with the seasons. In this setting cohabits an incredibly rich fauna, starting with the birds. Stop with your guide at the edge of a pond to learn about its history, traditional fishing and discover this unspoilt natural environment (approx. 42 km tour with your coach, departing from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne).
Lunch at the Auberge de Montessuy in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
Menu suggestion :
Kir "Montessuy
Traditional Bresse cake with poultry livers and lobster cream
Filet mignon of pig "just cooked" reduced juice
Bressan gratin with seasonal vegetables
Speculoos crisp chocolate royal
1/4 wine and coffee
2pm: Guided tour of the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
Discover the architectural riches of this charming town, from the Place du Champ de Foire to the Porte de Villars, passing by the Maison Saint Vincent de Paul and the 15th-century covered market, which houses the weekly market. You will wander through the cobbled streets and over the flower-covered bridges and admire the painted decorations on the facades or the profusion of flowers. A one-kilometer walk punctuated by numerous stops where the history of "the little Venice of Dombes" will be revealed to you.
4pm: Self-guided tour of the Model Train Museum.
Between the real and the imaginary, a fabulous miniature show, unique in France, punctuated by multiple scenes that take you from the Alps to Provence via Lyon.
5:30pm: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 55 km
A land of a thousand ponds, the Dombes reveals landscapes and colors that change with the seasons. In this setting cohabits an incredibly rich fauna, starting with the birds. Stop with your guide at the edge of a pond to learn about its history, traditional fishing and discover this unspoilt natural environment (approx. 42 km tour with your coach, departing from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne).
Lunch at the Auberge de Montessuy in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
Menu suggestion :
Kir "Montessuy
Traditional Bresse cake with poultry livers and lobster cream
Filet mignon of pig "just cooked" reduced juice
Bressan gratin with seasonal vegetables
Speculoos crisp chocolate royal
1/4 wine and coffee
2pm: Guided tour of the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
Discover the architectural riches of this charming town, from the Place du Champ de Foire to the Porte de Villars, passing by the Maison Saint Vincent de Paul and the 15th-century covered market, which houses the weekly market. You will wander through the cobbled streets and over the flower-covered bridges and admire the painted decorations on the facades or the profusion of flowers. A one-kilometer walk punctuated by numerous stops where the history of "the little Venice of Dombes" will be revealed to you.
4pm: Self-guided tour of the Model Train Museum.
Between the real and the imaginary, a fabulous miniature show, unique in France, punctuated by multiple scenes that take you from the Alps to Provence via Lyon.
5:30pm: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 55 km
