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The Serpentine, (first tributary of the Ain river whose source is located a little higher) forms a small lake near the ruins of a mill. It is from a cornice that this beautiful natural waterfall 15 meters high comes to life when the water level is sufficient.

This city in the Middle Ages was a highly strategic place. For more than 300 years, from the 13th to the 16th century, its inhabitants controlled the commercial exploitation of salt by establishing rights of passage for merchants who went to Switzerland. So you will find in its center many beautiful period houses, irrefutable testimonies of this ancient wealth. The castle of the princes of Oranges was destroyed, and did not stand the test of time.

The Church of the Assumption was built in 1749 and its bell tower in 1804. Above the altar two paintings of a triptych by the artist Jean Poyet, painted around 1502 were exhibited at the Louvre Museum . These two canvases have been listed as historical monuments since 1930.

Very impressive, about 1 km walk from the parking lot nearby, swimming not possible and not recommended

Ain Falls

Medieval town

At the source of the Ain, you will find footbridges and interpretation panels to help you navigate and understand the site. A beautiful and relaxing place to take a break from your run.

From a small lake at the level of the mill, the river continues before cascading over a 15 meter high ledge. An amazing waterfall.