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For your holidays, come to Villars-lès-Dombes and discover the Dombes and its thousand ponds, bordered to the west by the Saône, to the south by the Rhône and to the east by the Ain river. The Dombes region offers an ideal natural setting in which to recharge your batteries in peace and quiet. Medieval towns and cities of Art and History for your stay near Villars-lès-Dombes.

Rent a bed and breakfast near Villars-lès-Dombes in the Dombes region for a stay combining nature, tradition and heritage. Indeed, the Dombes ponds are marked by the area's fish farming tradition but also by the Bird Park.
Near Villars-lès-Dombes, accommodation is available for your stays in the Dombes. For example, you can stroll along the banks of the Dombes ponds and enjoy the peace and quiet. These ponds shape the landscape and are real bird sanctuaries. To discover their riches, take advantage of the hiking trails and observation points. The observation points, such as the observatory at Etang de Prêle, have been awarded the Espaces Naturels Sensibles label. Horse-riding enthusiasts can also explore the Dombes on horseback. At the heart of these ponds is the Parc des Oiseaux in Villars-lès-Dombes.
For a holiday or weekend break, rent accommodation in the Dombes to discover the medieval towns of Pérouges and Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne. Pérouges in the Vallée de the Ain is listed as one of France's Most Beautiful Villages. For a stay near Lyon and Villars-lès-Dombes, bed and breakfast accommodation is available to rent. Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, bathed in the River Chalaronne, is nicknamed "Little Venice of the Dombes". It is listed as one of France's most beautiful detours. So you can enjoy a medieval setting for your weekend or holiday.
Finally, Ars and Trévoux are two emblematic towns in the Val de Saône and the Ain in general. Ars being one of the stages of the Villes Sanctuaires de France and Trévoux labelled Villes et Pays d'Art et d'Histoire. Accommodation and guest rooms for your stays in the Dombes near Villars-lès-Dombes are available to book online.
When staying in Villars-lès-Dombes you shouldn't forget to visit Bourg-en-Bresse and the Royal Monastery of Brou, Villefranche-sur-Saône and Mâcon.
The Parc des Oiseaux in Villars-lès-Dombes is an emblematic bird park. Rentals for your holidays and weekends near the Parc des Oiseaux. Ideal for a family visit to the park, it is an essential stop-off when visiting the Dombes and the Ain. The panoramic tour and bird show will make your holiday or weekend in the Ain unforgettable. Guest rooms are available to rent on concert evenings during the Musicales du Parc des Oiseaux.
The Grand Parc Miribel Jonage in the Dombes is a Sensitive Natural Area not to be missed. This park in the Dombes region of the Ain close to Lyon will allow you to enjoy sporting activities or just relax. The Miribel Jonage park is ideal for spending time with your partner, family or friends in an unspoilt natural setting. For your holidays in the Dombes, this multifaceted park offers a wide range of activities, from hiking to cycling. Rent accommodation in the Dombes near Lyon. Every year the Woodstower festival comes to life in the Grand Parc Miribel Jonage. Accommodation is available for this event.
The Dombes is also marked by its fish farming activity, and you can witness traditional fishing. This is the fishermen's corner. Accommodation dedicated to fishing is available to rent in the Dombes. The Dombes region is also renowned for its golf. Book a bed and breakfast in the Dombes and take advantage of the magnificent golf courses in the Ain.
During your stay in the Ain in the Dombes country, you'll need to try the traditional galette de Pérouges. Other Dombes specialities await you such as frogs, carp rillettes and other Dombes fish.
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