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Discover the park’s collection – the largest and most diverse you can see in Europe!
It includes over 60 species listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The park actively participates in several exemplary conservation programs, including the Bearded Vulture, Europe’s most endangered vulture.

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 A masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture, unique in France. During the Heritage Days, the Royal Monastery of Brou was voted France’s favorite monument.
From July 7 to September 2, 2023, experience the spectacular light show projected onto the façade of the Royal Monastery of Brou!

The medieval town of Pérouges is ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, making it one of the top tourist destinations in the department. Originally a town of weavers, its double ring of ramparts disappeared in the 18th century.

In the heart of the Gorges de l’Ain, discover a truly exceptional natural site. With spectacular panoramas, hiking trails, and unspoiled nature, this area offers a refreshing escape in a remarkable environment.
Île Chambod welcomes you for a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Set off on a fun vineyard walk, then enjoy an evening aperitif among the vines. Watch a stunning sunset over the Ain region.
Right in the heart of the Bôches vineyards (Ain, 01) at a pop-up bar!

Just one hour from Lyon and Geneva, the Dombes region is also a paradise for golfers, with no fewer than six 18-hole golf courses. The closest, Golf de la Bresse, is only 5 km away.

A perfect opportunity for a golf getaway fully immersed in nature.

Water body equipped with a 5-pylon cable ski lift for kneeboarding, water skiing and wakeboarding.

The Dombes reveals a changing and unexpected landscape to visitors who explore it. The leading freshwater fish farming region, a land of ancestral traditions (pond fishing, horse breeding…), a paradise for birds, with exceptional fauna and flora in a preserved natural environment.
The Dombes region of ponds is an invitation to "Experience Nature".

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In January, you can attend the annual sled dog competition at the Cuvery pass (Retord Plateau) and if there is no snow, you can enjoy a magnificent walk: have lunch at the Retord Farm and enjoy an incredible view of the Alps.

2,222 km of freedom. Mountain passes that make your calves ache, greenways that glide smoothly beneath your wheels, the ViaRhôna that runs alongside the river, and the Voie Bleue that brings a smile to your face. Flat terrain, rolling hills, wind in your face. Here, cycling is a promise of freedom. Pedal on, the Ain region awaits.

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