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Super beautiful village of Bressan

Dombes, a land of a thousand ponds, is a vast freshwater fish-farming area. This land of ancestral traditions, particularly pond fishing, is home to exceptional flora and fauna in a pristine natural setting.

Located in the heart of Dombes, Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, formerly Châtillon-les-Dombes, is a medieval town full of character. Listed among the Most Beautiful Detours in France, it stands out for its preserved medieval heritage and unique architecture. Take the time to stroll through its busy streets and discover its traditional market, which takes place every Saturday morning if you have the opportunity.

In Vonnas, the Village Blanc is an original concept imagined by the starred chef Georges Blanc. The site includes a gourmet restaurant, a brasserie, hotels, shops, gardens, a spa, swimming pools and even a movie theater. A way to combine the pleasure of the palate with the other joys of life.

Fortified house dating from the 14th century. Curious beveled shape of the cylindrical tower, topped during the Revolution.

A quiet road through ponds and fields. The road surface is a little rough, but with wider gravel tires it's fine.

Bouligneux castle is a typical example of fortified houses built in the Dombes and Bugey regions in the 14th century. During the revolution it was almost demolished, but the local municipality saved it and used it as a farm. The fortified tower was a compromise, however, and it was reduced by one storey, hence the displaced shape of the tower's roof.

The 14th century fortress, remodeled at the beginning of the 17th century and whose towers, feudal symbols, were trimmed during the Revolution is a fine example of a fortified house in Dombes. The castle built by Girard de La Palud remained in the family for four centuries: set on a cliff, four towers and a round keep connected by curtain walls, all in Savoyard squares, characteristic of military or private construction. in Bresse. If it survived the Revolution, it was because the commune then turned it into a grain store.