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Tourism Bourg-en-Bresse, the capital of the Bresse
To Bresse confluences, to Dombes and to Revermont, Bourg-en-Bresse is human-size prefecture, paradise for nature sports lovers.
Discover the comercial center of the city, measure the numerous flowery places, the outdoor cafés and let the rythm of the city seduce you.
Historical and traditional city, the cultural heritage of Bourg-en-Bresse is huge. The royal Monastery of Brou, the Apothecary of the Hôtel-Dieu, the old Bourg and its medieval houses are so many inevitable sites. To get satisfied, you can eat some famous Bresse chicken, parsleyed frogs or the "Bleu de Bresse" cheese.
Attractions in Bourg en Bresse
- Apothecary shop of the Hotel-Dieu, XIXth century
- Royal Monastery of Brou
- Cathedral Notre-Dame
- Forest of Seillon
- Park of Bouvent
- Bresse museum- Planons domain
- Revermont museum in Cuisiat
Museums and monuments to visit
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Monastère royal de BrouThe Royal Monastery of Brou is a gothic style masterpiece from the 16th century. It became a French historical monument in 1862. Located in the country near Bourg-en-Bresse, it was built by ...
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Apothicairerie de l'Hôtel-DieuThe Apothicairerie of Bourg-en-Bresse (an old apothecary shop) is located inside the Hôtel-Dieu. It was built in the late 18th century. The shop consists of 3 rooms: the laboratory, a place it ...
Discover the ain
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Bourg-en-bresse
- Durée : 6 jours
Discover the cities to visit in the department of Ain
The Ain Natural
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Bourg-en-bresse
- Durée : 4 jours
Country multifaceted Ain has a very diverse landscape. Here, a summit snow or green pastures is a mosaic of ponds or hilly grove. Nature, amazing, plays with the contrast with happiness.
Tourism Bourg en Bresse
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Bourg-en-bresse
- Durée : 1 jour
Three routes to discover the myriad facets of a known region between Bresse, Dombes and Revermont. Course with a tour guide handed out at the Tourist Office in Bourg-en-Bresse. The cost : 50 cents. www.bourgenbressetourisme.fr
Montrevel-en-Bresse
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Montrevel-en-bresse
- Durée : 3 jours
Located at the western north of the department of Ain, at 20 km of Borough in Bresse, Montrevel and its canton is in full heart of the Bresse of Ain, at 220 m high.