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Things to do in the Dombes: the Villars-les-Dombes Bird Park

Wild paradise in the heart of the Dombes

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The Dombes region is renowned for its great ornithological richness with thousands of birds that stop here during their migration.

Roseate spoonbill at the Villars-les-Dombes bird park

With more than 3,000 birds, you will discover birds from all over the world at the famous bird park “Parc des Oiseaux”.
The park offers visitors a breathtaking 25-minute flight show with birds of prey, but also pelicans and parrots.

Medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

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Flower-decked half-timbered houses by the water in medieval Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

In the heart of the Dombes region, the medieval city of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne is renowned for its historical heritage and especially for its 15th century halls , and its charming medieval alleyways.
On Saturday mornings, during the traditional market, enjoy the specialties of the Dombes or of the Bresse region.

Medieval city of Pérouges

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Cobbled lane and stone houses in Pérouges, one of the most beautiful villages in France

Take the time to visit the medieval city of Pérouges.
Classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, you will be charmed by this fortified village, its cobbled streets and stalls dating back centuries.

The nearby must-see of the Dombes and Ain regions

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Royal Monastery of Brou and its colourful glazed tile roof

ROYAL MONASTERY OF BROU

Basilica of Ars-sur-Formans and its domes, aerial view

SANCTUARY OF ARS IN ARS-SUR-FORMANS

Brick façade of the Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes

ABBEY OF NOTRE-DAME DES DOMBES

View of Trévoux and its houses from the suspension bridge

TRÉVOUX

Equestrian statue and Fourvière basilica overlooking Lyon old town

LYON OLD TOWN

Vineyards and village at the foot of the hills on the Beaujolais wine route

BEAUJOLAIS WINES ROAD

The Dombes markets

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The Dombes is rich in markets where local producers offer unique and fresh products

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne: Saturday morning and organic/bio market on Wednesday morning
Villars-les-Dombes: Tuesday
Ambérieux-en-Dombes: Wednesday morning
Saint-André-de-Corcy: Sunday
Bourg-en-Bresse: Wednesday and Saturday

Things to do in the Dombes and the Ain: FAQ

Around Camping Paradis des Dombes, in Sandrans in the Ain, the must-see visits range from the Parc des Oiseaux bird park to the medieval towns of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and Pérouges. Here are the essentials to plan your visits and market days.

The park is home to more than 3,000 birds from all over the world. A 25-minute flight show with birds of prey, but also pelicans and parrots, takes place regularly.

The medieval town is renowned for its heritage, especially its 15th-century halls and charming medieval alleyways. On Saturday mornings, the traditional market offers specialties of the Dombes or the Bresse.

Pérouges is a fortified village classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, with cobbled streets and stalls dating back centuries.

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne: Saturday morning, and an organic market on Wednesday morning. Villars-les-Dombes: Tuesday. Ambérieux-en-Dombes: Wednesday morning. Saint-André-de-Corcy: Sunday. Bourg-en-Bresse: Wednesday and Saturday.

The Royal Monastery of Brou, the Sanctuary of Ars in Ars-sur-Formans, the Abbey of Notre-Dame des Dombes, Trévoux, Lyon's old town and the Beaujolais wine route.
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