What to do and see in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

January 26, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Discover the best top things to do in Ain, France including Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation, Parc des Oiseaux, Cite medievale de Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne, Foret de Rothonne, Basilique d'Ars, Cite medievale de Perouges, Chateau de Flecheres, Monastere Royal de Brou, Musee du Train Miniature, Grottes du Cerdon -Parc de Loisirs Prehistoriques.
Restaurants in Ain

1. Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation

3 Montee de l Abbaye, 01130 Nantua France +33 4 74 75 07 50 [email protected] https://www.nantua.fr/culture/musee-de-la-resistance/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation

2. Parc des Oiseaux

Rd 1083 011330 Villars Les Dombes, 01330 Villars-les-Dombes France +33 4 74 98 05 54 [email protected] http://www.parcdesoiseaux.com
Excellent
53%
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4.5 based on 1,440 reviews

Parc des Oiseaux

The website gives full details of this great fun place for the family focused on birds but with lots of really good play areas

3. 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
38%
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54%
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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.

4. Foret de Rothonne

01300, Belley France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Foret de Rothonne

5. Basilique d'Ars

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

Basilique d'Ars

6. 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.

7. Chateau de Flecheres

Fareins France +33 4 74 67 86 59 http://www.chateaudeflecheres.com
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Chateau de Flecheres

Reviewed By Mariahcat - Coatesville, United States

We took this as an added tour on our cruise so we went via bus. The chateau is awesome, there used to be a moat in the front but it has been filled in. We went inside and met the host, also the owner. He was very welcoming, gave a history of the chateau and answered all questions. We had our own guide take us through, wish we could have had more time. You can tell it's a loving restoration. According to the owner all the frescoes on the walls had been covered up either with wood panels or plaster by a previous owner, which explained why , when they were uncovered, they were in such great condition. The period decor is beautiful with carved stone fireplaces and a beautiful peach and black diamond style marble floor. I did, when talking to the owner, ask why there were no smoke detectors, all my brothers were firefighters, so that jumped out at me. He didn't feel they were necessary. There was a table out near the end of the drive on the way out with postcards available on the honor system. I was surprised more people didn't purchase them to help with the restoration. Would love to go back.

8. Monastere Royal de Brou

63 boulevard de Brou, 01000, Bourg-en-Bresse France +33 4 74 22 83 83 [email protected] http://www.monastere-de-brou.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,009 reviews

Monastere Royal de Brou

The royal church of Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse was built between 1505 and 1532 by Margaret of Austria as a monument to the memory of her husband, Philibert the Fair, Duke of Savoy. It is a masterpiece of the Flamboyant Gothic style and is richly ornamented with magnificent tombs, a fine altarpiece, statues and choir stalls that testify to the artistry of 16th century Flemish craftsmen. A museum is housed in the monastic buildings.

Reviewed By zurichgrad - Zurich, Switzerland

We stayed in Geneva for a week and this was a fantastic day trip for us. We really didn't expect to find such a great place here as it didn't seem to be advertised much anywhere. But it was one of the highlights of our stay in Geneva, including the drive there which is through an impressive, wild landscape.

9. Musee du Train Miniature

96 Place des Halles, 01400 Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne France +33 4 74 55 03 54 http://www.museedutrainminiature.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Musee du Train Miniature

10. Grottes du Cerdon -Parc de Loisirs Prehistoriques

route Departementale 1084, 01450 Labalme France +33 4 74 37 36 79 http://www.grotte-cerdon.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 211 reviews

Grottes du Cerdon -Parc de Loisirs Prehistoriques

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