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Seeking nature, wanting a moment of rest, or a walk by bike or on foot… Dombes is a place conducive to disconnection and calm…
Discover our selection of activities, visits, and leisure activities to do in Dombes!

Looking for Inspiration ? Find Your Activity in Dombes !

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Back to Nature in the Dombes A change of scene awaits you on a getaway just a few hours from home. Relax by the ponds, go hiking, enjoy a deep breath of fresh air and let go of...
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Agenda, Events in Dombes
Dombes is full of life! From the Ronde des Mots performances to the Cuivres en Dombes Festival, the Musicales at the Parc des Oiseaux in Villars-les-Dombes, and the unmissable...
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©La Dombes |PIERRE JAYET
Strolling in Dombes
Grab your sneakers! These walking or cycling routes will take you along some of the ponds of the Dombes. Whether you prefer paved roads or paths, there’s something for...
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Experience Dombes They Share Their Secrets

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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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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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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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Physalis l'aventure jeu à Châtillon-sur-ChalaronnePhysalis l'aventure jeu à Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
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What to Do in Châtillon with Children
You already know the Halles, the cobbled streets, the old hospital, and the flowered bridges, but you wonder what to do in Châtillon with children? For a morning, an afternoon,...
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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.
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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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Hébergement insolite cabanes sur l'eau au Domaine de la DombesHébergement insolite cabanes sur l'eau au Domaine de la Dombes
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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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Marché de producteur sous les halles Chatillon sur ChalaronneMarché de Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
©Marché Chatillon sur Chalaronne|Isabelle Lallemand
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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Circuit de balade prche de Lyon la Tour du Plantay en DombesTour du Plantay au bord d'un étang
©Circuit de balade la Tour du Plantay, au bord d'un étang|Michael Zeilfelder
La Dombes ou Les Dombes ?
Doit-on dire La Dombes ou Les Dombes ? Pourquoi Dombes s'écrit avec un S ? Si on dit La Dombes, pourquoi Villars-les-Dombes alors ? Que veut dire Dombes ? Si vous vous...
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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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Restaurant en Dombes où manger des grenouillesRestaurant Les Platanes à la Chapelle du Châtelard
©Restaurant Les Platanes |Corinne Bertrand
TOP 5 Gourmet Specialties in the Dombes!
Visiting the Dombes? Here are the 5 specialties of the Dombes that you absolutely must try to delight the gourmets among you!
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