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the must-sees

To make your stay in the Dombes as easy as possible, we’ve selected a few must-see places for first-time visitors. In addition to the Bird Park in Villars-les-Dombes, the characterful villages of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, Trévoux and Ars-sur-Formans are well worth a visit. Discover emblematic Dombes architecture at the Notre-Dame des Dombes Abbey… Put on your sneakers, the Dombes is yours! Depending on whether you come in spring or summer, autumn or winter, you won’t have the same experience…

Our selection of must-see places

Ornithological world tour

“In Villars-les-Dombes (around 45 minutes from Lyon), one of the most important collections in Europe: 3000 birds of 300 different species on 35 hectares.”

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A medieval town of character

“Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (around 45 minutes from Lyon), a pretty little medieval town that’s well known for its Saturday morning market held in the 15th-century market halls. ”

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A site with a very rich past

“A Cistercian abbey founded in 1863 by Bossan, architect of the basilica of Fourvière (Lyon) and Ars-sur-Formans, and entrusted to the Chemin Neuf community in 2001.”

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The Dombes essentials

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