Chazey-sur-Ain - Tourism, Holidays & Weekends

Chazey-sur-Ain

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ain

Charming little town of Ain, in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region, Chazey-sur-Ain takes place about fifty kilometers from Bourg-en-Bresse, on the road connecting Lyon to Geneva. It is located on the banks of the Ain, not far from Meximieux, Pérouges and Sainte-Julie.

Ancient, the city of Chazey-sur-Ain was once enclosed in an enclosure of which there are still some vestiges. Mentioned in the 12th century, it has experienced several tragedies over the centuries, such as its destruction by the Swedes in 1332, during the war against the Viennese dolphins.

Today stronger than ever, this town in south-eastern France has developed around its Parc du Cheval, a major European-level equestrian training center, as well as its tourist activity thanks to a rich architectural heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityChazey-sur-Ain
Postcode01150
Latitude45.8937850 (N 45° 53’ 38”)
Longitude5.2543530 (E 5° 15’ 16”)
AltitudeFrom 202m to 261m
Surface area21.95 km²
Population1650 inhabitants
Density75 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBourg-en-Bresse (47 km, 40 min)
Insee code01099
IntercommunalityCC de la Plaine de l'Ain
DepartmentAin
TerritoriesAlps, Jura mountains
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Sainte-Julie2.1 km (4 min)
Leyment5.1 km (9 min)
Villieu-Loyes-Mollon5.8 km (8 min)
Blyes5.9 km (8 min)
Meximieux5.9 km (7 min)
Charnoz-sur-Ain7.8 km (9 min)
Saint-Jean-de-Niost8.1 km (9 min)
Pérouges8.3 km (10 min)
Saint-Vulbas9.2 km (11 min)
Lagnieu9.4 km (13 min)
Bourg-Saint-Christophe9.5 km (12 min)
Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens10.1 km (12 min)
Saint-Denis-en-Bugey10.3 km (11 min)
Rignieux-le-Franc10.5 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Built on the heights of the village, the castle of Chazey-sur-Ain is a former medieval fortified castle erected during the 12th century. Originally the property of the lords of Coligny, it underwent many transformations in the 15th century and a major restoration in the 19th century, taking on the aspect that we know today. Listed as an historic monument, it reveals to its visitors some vestiges of its original architecture. It consists of a three-storey square main building, a square keep flanked by watchtowers and towers crowned with machicolations.

While strolling in the town, do not miss to admire the church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul or to discover the banks of the Ain, one of the best river corridors preserved in the Rhône basin.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Tuesday at the end of the afternoon. A Christmas market is also offered in December with several local producers.

In April, the town and its castle host concerts and shows during the Printemps de Pérouges festival.

At the beginning of July, make way for the traditional vogue and its attractions for the whole family.

Weather

Wednesday 15 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 16 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 16°C
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Friday 17 may
Min. 9°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Dramatised tour: Medieval immersion in Pérouges
Culture and education36 € Pérouges (6 km)
Outdoor show: Walking with witches
Entertainment17 € Pérouges (6 km)
Kayak expedition with an instructor
Sports sensations15 € to 50 € L'Isle-d'Abeau (33 km)
Canyoning around Lyon
Sports sensations50 € to 75 € Lyon (36 km)
Admission to Cluny Abbey and the Museum of Art and Archaeology
Culture and education11 € Lyon (36 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Circuit The four villages
HikeIntermediate7:20Saint-Denis-en-Bugey (8.6 km)
Garden Vertrieu Simples
Village visitEasy1:00Vertrieu (9.1 km)
Circuit Cuny's tour
HikeEasy4:10Villebois (14.9 km)
Hiking The Plantay Loop
HikeEasy1:40Le Plantay (19.2 km)
The Evosges Memorial Trail
HikeEasy3:30Évosges (20 km)

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