La Ferme de la Forêt

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Farm
  • 16th C
  • Classified
Elevation : 206m
1210 route de la Ferme de la Forêt, 01560 Courtes
Typical Bresse farm built in the late 16th century.
Come and discover the farm in its new setting, with a renewed tour route and events throughout the season.
With its Saracen chimney, the Ferme de la Forêt is a fine example of traditional Bresse architecture, illustrated by its timber-framed, wattle-and-daub construction. Dated 1581 and classified as a Historic Monument in 1930, it features an admirable lattice gallery serving as a balcony on the upper floor.
Another special feature: the well is equipped with a double crank handle, a reminder that the farm was once divided between two sisters whose relationship was far from cordial!
After major restoration work carried out by Grand Bourg Agglomération, (re)discover a unique heritage thanks to a revamped tour route: from food to building techniques, not forgetting farming activities, the daily life of Bresse residents in the 19th century resonates with our concerns today.

Choose how you'd like to visit!
- Self-guided: discover our different visit areas at your own pace.
- Multimedia: bring your phone or borrow one of our tablets! Your mission if you accept it: become a special heritage agent for the International Heritage Energy Agency. Lead the investigation and help the agency harvest all the heritage essence of the site!
- Guided tour: follow one of our passionate guides for a 1-hour tour: between past and present, discover how this unique heritage and its inhabitants can still inspire us today.

Stroll around the vegetable garden, the orchard with its ancient varieties, the corn and hemp crops.

Activities are offered throughout the season. From creative hobbies and architecture to scientific and sensory activities, there's something for everyone!
Looking for a break? Take advantage of the terrace or coffee area! Let yourself be tempted by our selection of local and artisanal cookies. Sip a lemonade or fruit juice, or warm up with our 100% local hot drinks.
Boutique: a concentrate of originality, craftsmanship and local products awaits you at the Ferme de la Forêt boutique.

Partial wheelchair access with assistance
  • Tips
    Possibility of staying on site for the day with picnic area and locker available.
    available

Services

Services

Disabled access
Car park

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
Guide MichelinGuide Michelin

Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Rates

Rates

From 4 April 2026 to 1 November 2026

From 4 April 2026 to 1 November 2026
Adult
From €7.00 to €12.00

Child
From €5.00 to €9.00

Student
€5.00

Job seeker
€5.00

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card

Openings

Openings

From 4 April 2026 until 19 April 2026 - Open everyday
From 20 April 2026 until 3 July 2026 -
Open from 11:00 to 17:30 on weekends, public holidays and bank holidays.
From 4 July 2026 until 30 August 2026 - Open everyday
From 31 August 2026 until 16 October 2026 -
From 17 October 2026 until 1 November 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Location

La Ferme de la Forêt
Elevation : 206m
1210 route de la Ferme de la Forêt, 01560 Courtes

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a motorway
  • In the country

Access

Access
  • 3 km from Saint-Trivier-de-Courtes, on the Curciat-Dongalon/Varennes-St-Sauveur road (D2)
Updated on 11 December 2025 at 12:13
by Bourg-en-Bresse Destinations - Office de tourisme
(Offer identifier : 148021)
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