Excursion: The pond and its facets

10am: guided tour of the Dombes ponds
Immerse yourself in the history of the Dombes ponds, France's leading freshwater fish-farming region - discover the secrets of pond farming and their exceptional flora and fauna. The walk is punctuated by stops at the edge of the ponds to admire the beauty of the landscape and observe the birds (approx. 42 km with your coach, departing from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne).

11:30 am: Tasting of Dombes products
Enjoy carp, the emblematic fish of the Dombes region, in rillettes. Smoked or flavored with lemon, tomato or chili pepper, served on toast, this Dombes specialty will delight your taste buds. Accompanied by a glass of Bugey white wine or local fruit juice, you're guaranteed a convivial, gourmet tasting experience.

Lunch at the Auberge de Montessuy in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

Menu suggestion :
Kir "Montessuy
Bavarois of carp from our ponds, light cream with smoked fish
Poultry supreme with cream and Savagnin du Jura
Bresse gratin with seasonal vegetables
Cottage cheese dishes
Speculoos crisp chocolate royal
¼ of wine and coffee

2:30 pm: Video on pond fishing in Dombes
Pond fishing is an ancestral autumn tradition. Through a commented video, discover, all year round, this exceptional moment. Terms such as thou, seillette, gruyère or arvot, specific to Dombes culture and pond fishing, will no longer hold any secrets for you.

3:15pm: Leatherwork and carp skins
Artistic leatherworker Amarande will explain how to enhance and work Dombes carp skins to create carp leather objects. Demonstration of how to make an object.

4:30 pm: End of excursion
Full-day distance: 45 km

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