After a morning dedicated to history and the Resistance in the Ain, discover the history of an astonishing industrial heritage or let local railway enthusiasts tell you all about it.
10am: Ain Museum of Resistance and Deportation
A lively, accessible tour of the Second World War in France and the Ain region: guided tour of the exceptional collection of posters, everyday objects, uniforms and testimonies that perpetuate the work of remembrance.
Lunch at Le Panoramique restaurant* in the hills above Cerdon.
Suggested menu:
Country salad
Pork chuck confit with mustard seed
Chef's dessert
¼ de vin and coffee
3:30 pm: A visit of your choice
Option 1: Guided tour of the Sylans iceworks
Les glacières de Sylans marketed ice extracted from Lac de Sylans until 1917. Today, the impressive remains have been converted for visitors. Join your guide as he takes you back 140 years to one of the world's largest natural ice production sites, and tells the story of an astonishing industrial heritage.
Option 2: Guided tour of the Cheminot Museum
Join local railway history enthusiasts in Ambérieu-en-Bugey. As you explore the 950 m² of collections on display to the public, you'll relive the history that links the railroads to the town, and be captivated by the volunteers who founded this museum to safeguard the memory of this industrial heritage for future generations.
5pm: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 48 km
* Member or Saveurs de l'Ain® product
A lively, accessible tour of the Second World War in France and the Ain region: guided tour of the exceptional collection of posters, everyday objects, uniforms and testimonies that perpetuate the work of remembrance.
Lunch at Le Panoramique restaurant* in the hills above Cerdon.
Suggested menu:
Country salad
Pork chuck confit with mustard seed
Chef's dessert
¼ de vin and coffee
3:30 pm: A visit of your choice
Option 1: Guided tour of the Sylans iceworks
Les glacières de Sylans marketed ice extracted from Lac de Sylans until 1917. Today, the impressive remains have been converted for visitors. Join your guide as he takes you back 140 years to one of the world's largest natural ice production sites, and tells the story of an astonishing industrial heritage.
Option 2: Guided tour of the Cheminot Museum
Join local railway history enthusiasts in Ambérieu-en-Bugey. As you explore the 950 m² of collections on display to the public, you'll relive the history that links the railroads to the town, and be captivated by the volunteers who founded this museum to safeguard the memory of this industrial heritage for future generations.
5pm: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 48 km
* Member or Saveurs de l'Ain® product
Included
Included
- Guided tour of the Musée de la Résistance, the Glacières de Sylans or the Musée du Cheminot
- Lunch with¼ de vin and coffeeNot Included
Not Included
- Transportation
- Weekend and holiday supplements
- Personal expenses
- Cancellation insuranceServices
Services
Guided tours
Rates
Rates
From 19 March 2025 to 15 November 2025
From 19 March 2025 to 15 November 2025
Adult
From 42.50€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
CheckOpenings
Openings
From 19 March 2025 until 15 November 2025 - Closed on monday, on tuesday, on sunday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
