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The Dombes is an ideal place to relax, to share simple moments, to immortalize memories… We invite you to get a feel for the Dombes with these accounts of holidays, excursions or special moments spent in the region.

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Accrobranche TyrolienneAccrobranche Tyrolienne
©Tyrolienne au Domaine de la Dombes|Jeff Galata
Top 7 Activities at Domaine de la Dombes
Did you know ? Domaine de la Dombes offers numerous activities open to non-residents from March to November. Here is our selection for you!
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Courses hippiques de Châtillon sur ChalaronneCourse à l'hippodrome de Châtillon sur Chalaronne
©Course trot attelé à l'hippodrome de Châtillon sur Chalaronne|Jeff Galata
Horse racing at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
From March to June, horse races take place at the Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne racecourse! An unusual experience to enjoy with family and friends!
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Abbaye Notre Dame des Dombes au PlantayAbbaye Notre Dame des Dombes, façade d'entrée
©Abbaye Notre Dame des Dombes |Michael Zeilfelder
A Year at the Abbey of Notre Dame des Dombes
A year at the Abbey of Notre Dame des Dombes and memories full of my mind…
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Hébergement insolite cabanes sur l'eau au Domaine de la DombesHébergement insolite cabanes sur l'eau au Domaine de la Dombes
Hébergement insolite cabanes sur l'eau au Domaine de la Dombes|Domaine de la Dombes
A weekend at Domaine de la Dombes
A weekend with a difference awaits you just outside Lyon! Head for the Domaine de la Dombes in St Paul-de-Varax for a night or more. A change of scene guaranteed!
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A trip to the market in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
It’s hard to describe the market at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, where a whole experience awaits you from the moment the sun rises. Before the stallholders have even...
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Atelier Art Et ChocolatAtelier Art Et Chocolat
©Atelier Art Et Chocolat|Claire Curt
Tastings, Activities, Workshops at Maison RICHART
La Maison RICHART vous propose des ateliers et événements originaux et gourmands, pour toutes les envies !
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Etang Prele SecheresseEtang Prele Secheresse
©Etang Prele Secheresse|Claire Curt
Stimulate Your Creativity by a Pond
Unleash your inner artist guided by Orianne Amiot and Marion Chantegret.
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Balade aux bords des étangs de la DomesEtangs de la Dombes
©Circuit de balade à Sainte Olive|Michael Zeilfelder
A moment in nature on the Sainte-Olive walk
Today, our journey takes us to the village of Sainte-Olive, in the heart of the Dombes, for the Chardonnet Pond walk. Our goal: to hike, see ponds, and observe birds.
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Cabanes insolites du Domaine de la DombesCabanes insolites du Domaine de la Dombes
©Cabanes insolites du Domaine de la Dombes|Florence Béréziat
A weekend in the heart of the forest at Domaine de la Dombes
A weekend in the heart of the forest near Lyon! Head for the Domaine de la Dombes in St Paul-de-Varax for a night or more. The promise of a real change of scene!
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Hôtel Dieu de Chatillon sur ChalaronneMusée de Châtillon sur Chalaronne Hotel Dieu
©Musée de Châtillon sur Chalaronne|Michael Zeilfelder
Châtillon takes shape
Draw Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne guided by Orianne Amiot. 
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Logo ArtisLogo Artis
©Logo Artis|ARTIS
Meeting the Artisans of Châtillon
Passionate about art and craftsmanship, I had heard a lot about the town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and its many artisans. My decision was made; I set off to discover this...
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Lever de soleil sur un étang de la DombesSoleil qui se lève sur l'étang avec la végétation en premier plan à gauche
©Lever de soleil sur un étang|Sandrine Ferrier
Exploring the Birds of the Dombes from One of the Observatories
This morning, the Dombes, at dawn, is covered with a white mist. I set out, through fields and forests, to meet the birds.
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Pique nique en Dombes par Pierre JayetLa Dombes 2019053
©Pique nique en Dombes par Pierre Jayet|PIERRE JAYET

    Recharge your batteries A nature immersion

    Où pêcher en Dombes ?Canne à pêche
    ©Etang de pêche|Clark Young Ptwiacynkww Unsplash
    Where to fish in the Dombes ?
    Planning to go pond fishing in the Dombes? Find here a selection of fishing spots in the Dombes. Here you can fish in dedicated ponds, with or without the catch-and-release...
    Etang Prele SecheresseEtang Prele Secheresse
    ©Etang Prele Secheresse|Claire Curt
    Stimulate Your Creativity by a Pond
    Unleash your inner artist guided by Orianne Amiot and Marion Chantegret.
    Courses hippiques de Châtillon sur ChalaronneCourse à l'hippodrome de Châtillon sur Chalaronne
    ©Course trot attelé à l'hippodrome de Châtillon sur Chalaronne|Jeff Galata
    Horse racing at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
    From March to June, horse races take place at the Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne racecourse! An unusual experience to enjoy with family and friends!
    Pique nique au bord des étangs de la DombesUne famille pique nique au bord des étangs de la Dombes
    ©Pique nique au bord des étangs de la Dombes |PIERRE JAYET
    Where to Picnic in Dombes ?
    Discover the best spots for picnicking in Dombes, an invitation to savor nature amidst ponds and picturesque landscapes.

    Experience the Dombes like a local