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Very beautiful place

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.

The Voie Bleue is a cycle route of nearly 700 kilometers that connects Lyon to Luxembourg. In the Ain department, it runs along pleasant towpaths suitable for all types of bicycles.

A "chemin de halage", or in German "treidelpfad", which runs alongside the waterway right next to the bed of the river or canal, was an indispensable part of the transport infrastructure in earlier times. Before ships could move using motor power, horses ran along the bank and pulled the ship against the current. This was called "treideln", and this is how the "treidelpfads" got their name, which has been passed down to this day. Where these paths directly on the bank have been preserved, they are often used by hikers and cyclists.

Long before the discovery of electricity and the inventions associated with it, our ancestors discovered the possibility of harnessing the power of the elements - which could be useful on the one hand, but could also be a threat as a force of nature on the other - for various purposes. A good example of the human inventiveness of earlier generations is such a mill: the heavy millstones used to grind grain or press oil, for example, could be powered by water or - as here - the wind. Hardly any of them still fulfil their original functions today, but fortunately some have at least survived as evidence of the old days.

Unmissable point of Beaujolais

Historical monument from the 15th century. The Windmill, in its original state, is the only one in Beaujolais and Mâconnais to have preserved its large wooden guivre attached to the roof which allowed the wings to be oriented towards the wind.

A path suitable for gravel bikes and travel bikes.