The 10 Best Free Things to do in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

June 11, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Ain, France including Cite medievale de Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne, Basilique d'Ars, Cite medievale de Perouges, Cascade de Glandieu, Caveau Bugiste, Dombes Tourisme, Reserve Naturelle du Marais de Lavours, Shrine Of St. John Vianney, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex, Le Monument des Maquis de l'Ain.
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1. Cite medievale de Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne

Centre Village, 1400 Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne France +33 4 74 55 02 27 [email protected] http://www.tourisme-en-dombes.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

Cite medievale de Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne

Reviewed By 471PeterK - Geneva, Switzerland

A market with live fowl, meats, great cheeses, vegetables and flowers. Packed with people inspecting and buying all under a superb medieval roof - the Saturday market is absolutely great and appreciated by locals and visitors. Plenty of bars too with tables outside inviting for a rest and an apero.

2. Basilique d'Ars

rue Jean-Marie Vianney, 1480 Ars-sur-Formans France +33 4 74 08 10 76 http://www.cc-porteouestdeladombes.com
Excellent
71%
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Basilique d'Ars

3. Cite medievale de Perouges

01800 Perouges France +33 9 67 12 70 84 [email protected] http://www.perouges-bugey-tourisme.com
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 1,191 reviews

Cite medievale de Perouges

Reviewed By gfsc5 - Perth, Australia

This restored medieval village is well worth a visit if you're into history and architecture. The streets and lanes are all paved with cobblestones and most of the houses are built with stone. It's impossible to get lost as the main street is circular. It's based around a town square with a 200yo linden tree. And some nice restaurants. Take the time to visit the museum - only 5 euro - not least so you have the chance to climb the tower which gives great views over the village roofs and the surrounding countryside. It's one of those places where it's impossible to take a bad photo.

4. Cascade de Glandieu

Glandieu, Belley France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 253 reviews

Cascade de Glandieu

Reviewed By suenhelen - Welling, United Kingdom

Easily accessed these falls can be seen from the road. Parking is plentiful and free and a lovely coffee stop right across the road too. Well worth a stop off

5. Caveau Bugiste

326 rue de la Vigne du Bois, 01350, Belley France +33 4 79 87 92 32 [email protected] http://www.caveau-bugiste.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Caveau Bugiste

You will be able to taste the wine and have a great overview of the Bugey wines. Le Caveau Bugiste’s range is wide: more than 30 cuvees will be offer in white, red, rose, sparking wine and spirits. Once here, you can also watch the HD film « Tourism, wine growing and gastronomy in Brillat Savarin’s country » available in 8 languages. You will discover through two museums different craftsmanship: wine grower and stonecutter. You will certainly be impressed by our corkscrew and shot glasses collections! If you want to rest for a while, you may avail yourself of our excellent facilities: camping car, picnic tables and playground.We are open every day, from 9 to 12am to 2 to 7pm. The visit is free.

6. Dombes Tourisme

Place du Champ de Foire, 01400 Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne France +33 4 74 55 02 27 [email protected] http://www.dombes-tourisme.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Dombes Tourisme

All along the year, the Tourist Office guide you through the medieval city of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne. Guided tours on foot or by horse-drawn carriage and "nature" tours are organized. Our commercial department also offers you many all-inclusive or a la carte days.The Tourist Office Dombes Tourism is also a reception, shop and ticket service.

7. Reserve Naturelle du Marais de Lavours

Maison du Marais - Aignoz, 01350 Ceyzerieu France +33 4 79 87 90 39 http://www.reserve-lavours.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Reserve Naturelle du Marais de Lavours

8. Shrine Of St. John Vianney

451 rue Jean Marie Vianney, 01480 Ars-sur-Formans France +33 4 74 08 17 17 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/ars-shrine-of-st-john-vianney
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Shrine Of St. John Vianney

Reviewed By Roam66517236914

Touched a statue of St John Vianney -Something called me to visit this place , literally dropped my life ,parked car at airport and got plane to France -Lyon.All way was guided by helpful people. I walked from villfranche sur saone to the shrine -the 4.1km distance along the main road to Ars sue Forman, Tryed it night before but was dark so turned back and stayed night in Ballindins Hotel - 100% I learned the meaning of the Hail Mary on the walk. I kissed the sign post when reached ars village .Visited the stautue other side of village and kissed the signpost.The peace allows for confessions and delievernce prayers for your soul. I know the meaning now in words who GOD the father is , jesus his mediator , who was burried as a King and arose from dead ,new Adam to get this earth world restarted. We must believe love and serve our neighbour to gain eternal life we are eternal beings that live forever. God is here - forget about the world of earth where we all live and die by the sword of spirtual sin. Ars sur forman - St john Vianney was a walk into the unknown for me , the world has no meaning for me now - am healed of the world and damage it does to your soul for eternity People met in Church - very likely Saints or angels, the power of the mass unreal at this Church, Fantastic place St John Vainney Incorrupt body so simplistic , so cleaning ,so healing .I humbly apologise words fail me to describe the place. I had a vocation to be a priest but ignored it. inverted chalice

9. Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex

30 Grand'rue, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire France +33 4 50 28 09 16 [email protected] http://www.paysdegex-montsjura.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex

Only a few minutes away from geneva, the Pays de Voltaire (Ferney-Voltaire and Preevssin-Moens) has a unique location.

Reviewed By mostlyharmless - Singapore, Singapore

Echo the comments of previous visitors. Friendly staff who went out of the way to assist with queries, English spoken. Dropped round to buy the Cart@bonus for TPG bus F to Geneva, and were kindly given instructions on how to use the card. Easy to find, in the centre of town on Grand Rue.

10. Le Monument des Maquis de l'Ain

Rd1084, 01450 Cerdon France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Le Monument des Maquis de l'Ain

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