Excursion: In the heart of Bresse heritage

10 a.m.: A guided tour of your choice

Option 1: Guided tour of Bourg-en-Bresse
Discover the rich past of the Bresse capital as you explore the old quarters of the city center: 15th and 16th century half-timbered houses, Renaissance courtyards, elegant 18th century facades, Notre-Dame co-cathedral and the Jacobins gate.

Option 2: Guided tour of the Monastère Royal de Brou
Discover the secrets of a flamboyant Gothic jewel! The Monastère Royal de Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse, built in the 16th century on the orders of Marguerite d'Autriche, will fascinate you with its exuberant and refined architecture, magnificent stained-glass windows, princely tombs, altarpiece, lacework rood screen, choir stalls and three cloisters.

Lunch at Brasserie Le Verchère in Bourg-en-Bresse.

Bresse menu:
Gizzard salad
Free-range chicken with cream sauce and potato gratin
Fromage blanc d'Etrez or fromage sec
Homemade dessert of your choice
¼ of wine and coffee

2:30 pm: Guided tour of the Maison de Pays en Bresse eco-museum
In Saint-Etienne-du-bois, discover 15th-century Bresse timber-framed and cob houses with the famous Saracen chimney.
Reconstruction of the Bresse way of life from the 15th to the 20th century, old trades, the evolution of agriculture, architecture... At the end of the visit, we offer a snack to round off the day (Bresse tart with apple juice or a glass of Cerdon wine).
*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.

5:30pm: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 13 km

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