Rest & Leisure
Ain is a French department located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, known for its green nature, lakes, rivers and mountains. It thus offers many essential rest and leisure activities, here are a few examples:
The visit of the city of Bourg-en-Bresse
This city located in the heart of Ain is known for its royal monastery of Brou, one of the finest examples of flamboyant Gothic architecture in France. Visitors can also discover the historic center of the city, with its half-timbered houses and its pedestrian streets.
The hike
The Ain offers many hiking trails, especially in the Jura massif and in the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park. Hiking enthusiasts can thus discover magnificent landscapes, such as the Hérisson waterfalls or the lakes of the Joux forest.
Swimming
Ain has many lakes and rivers suitable for swimming, including Lac du Bourget, the largest natural lake in France, or the Ain river, where canoeing enthusiasts can also have fun.
The discovery of local gastronomy
Ain is renowned for its gastronomy, in particular for Bresse poultry, one of the most prestigious in the world. Visitors can enjoy tasty dishes in the many restaurants in the area.
