©Pierre JAYETDiscover the essentialsBack 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...Read moreErwan Hesry Wpthzka M4i Unsplash©Erwan HesryAgenda, Events in DombesDombes 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...Read moreLa Dombes ©La Dombes |PIERRE JAYETStrolling in DombesGrab 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...Read more
Logo Artis©Logo Artis|ARTISMeeting the Artisans of ChâtillonPassionate 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...Read moreUne famille pique nique au bord des étangs de la Dombes ©Pique nique au bord des étangs de la Dombes |PIERRE JAYETWhere to Picnic in Dombes ?Discover the best spots for picnicking in Dombes, an invitation to savor nature amidst ponds and picturesque landscapes. Read moreHébergement insolite cabanes sur l'eau au Domaine de la DombesHébergement insolite cabanes sur l'eau au Domaine de la Dombes|Domaine de la DombesA weekend at Domaine de la DombesA 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! Read moreTour du Plantay au bord d'un étang©Circuit de balade la Tour du Plantay, au bord d'un étang|Michael ZeilfelderLa 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...Read moreAbbaye Notre Dame des Dombes, façade d'entrée ©Abbaye Notre Dame des Dombes |Michael ZeilfelderA Year at the Abbey of Notre Dame des DombesA year at the Abbey of Notre Dame des Dombes and memories full of my mind… Read moreAtelier Art Et Chocolat©Atelier Art Et Chocolat|Claire CurtTastings, Activities, Workshops at Maison RICHARTLa Maison RICHART vous propose des ateliers et événements originaux et gourmands, pour toutes les envies ! Read moreCourse à l'hippodrome de Châtillon sur Chalaronne©Course trot attelé à l'hippodrome de Châtillon sur Chalaronne|Jeff GalataHorse racing at Châtillon-sur-ChalaronneFrom March to June, horse races take place at the Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne racecourse! An unusual experience to enjoy with family and friends! Read moreSoleil qui se lève sur l'étang avec la végétation en premier plan à gauche©Lever de soleil sur un étang|Sandrine FerrierExploring the Birds of the Dombes from One of the ObservatoriesThis morning, the Dombes, at dawn, is covered with a white mist. I set out, through fields and forests, to meet the birds. Read moreAccrobranche Tyrolienne©Tyrolienne au Domaine de la Dombes|Jeff GalataTop 7 Activities at Domaine de la DombesDid you know ? Domaine de la Dombes offers numerous activities open to non-residents from March to November. Here is our selection for you! Read moreCanne à pêche©Etang de pêche|Clark Young Ptwiacynkww UnsplashWhere 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...Read moreEtang Prele Secheresse©Etang Prele Secheresse|Claire CurtStimulate Your Creativity by a PondUnleash your inner artist guided by Orianne Amiot and Marion Chantegret. Read moreCabanes insolites du Domaine de la Dombes©Cabanes insolites du Domaine de la Dombes|Florence BéréziatA weekend in the heart of the forest at Domaine de la DombesA 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! Read more