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 Vonnas village by sylvie-uk It s one of France leading gourmet village and has a nationnal award for flowerbeds and floral decoration. that is where the best rated restaurant in france is based so if you are in the area, spoil yourself and have a meal in the Georges Blanc restaurant, it s expensive but something for your tastebuds to remember. Leave a Comment Address: vonnasDirections: from Bourg-en-bresse town take the direction of Macon town and turn left after about 10km and take the direction Vonnas
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 brou museum by sylvie-uk attached to the church is also a art museum. you will see lyonnais paintings, painting from the regional painters, "flamand" and "hollandais" arts of the 16th and 17th century, italians painting and more. it s 6.10 euros to visit the church, museum and other. it s free for under 18. it s 4.10 for 18 to 25 or big families the access to the gardens is free. openning times: 9 to 18 in summer but closes at lunch time other part of year and closes at 17h in some seasons. Leave a Comment Address: bourg-en-bresseDirections: brou road
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 the Brou church by sylvie-uk the monastery of Brou was commissioned by Margaret of Austria and built between 1506 and 1532 and is of Gothic architecture. Margaret of Austria who was widowed at the age of 24,fulfilled a vow taken by her mother in law, rebuilding the priory in Brou in her honor and as a sign of the love she felt for her deceased husband, Philibert the Fair, Duke of Savoie. The building is outstanding for the superb crafmanship of the stonecutters and carvers, scultors in marble and alabaster, woodcarvers and carpenters Leave a Comment Address: bourg-en-bresseDirections: brou road
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 Cerdon village by sylvie-uk cute village in the mountains of the Revermont area known for it s sparkling wine le "Cerdon". you can taste all the different kind of Cerdon wine in a little degustation bar(background of the picture). you can also visit the "cuivreries"where they make brass objects and the wine museum Caveaux de Marcheroux(0474399430, phone for opening times) Leave a Comment Address: CerdonDirections: from Bourg-en-bresse town take direction Amberieu-en-bugey, when at pont d'ain village turn left direction Poncin then at poncin take direction Cerdon
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 "bressane" house by sylvie-uk those farms were built in isolated spots close rich fertile land. they were built of cob, daub and brick. the amazing thing is that because these houses were built of relatively light materials, they could be moved to a new location if they were sold or sequestred. Nowdays in the area , people try to renovate a lot these houses to live in it. Leave a Comment Address: st Etienne du BoisDirections: from Bourg-en-bresse town take direction Lons le Saunier town and it s on the left of the road at the first village on this road.
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 "la cueille" village by sylvie-uk cute village of "la cueille" and in the background the castle where the daughter of the General de Gaulles got married. it s apparently still owned by the Gaulles family. Leave a Comment Address: la cueilleDirections: from Bourg-en-bresse take direction Nantua until you reach the bridge of the "ain" river, turn left after the bridge then left again direction Poncin and keep going until you see direction for "la cueille" on the left.
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 Chambod lake by sylvie-uk it s actually a river but because of the dam it s become more like a lake. Nice place to have a swim in the summer time, there is a little island that has got a little beach with some games for the kids, you can also rent canoe/kayaks and small sailing boats. the fee to enter the island is about 2.5 euros for the day but if you go before 9am, no need to pay. But there are so many other places you can go around the river and you may get the chance to swim with some wild swans. Leave a Comment Address: chambodDirections: from Bourg-en-bresse town take direction Nantua town, when you arrive to a village called Hautecourt turn right direction Chambod
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 Bresse museum by sylvie-uk This farm is from 1603 and represent the local and rural "bressane" achitecture between the 15th century and the 18th century. the inside has been kept with the furniture they had at this time. the entrance is about 4.5 euros. check out the opening times as it varies a lot. it s closed on tuesdays Leave a Comment Address: domaine des planonsDirections: from Bourg-en-bresse take direction macon, after about 20km turn right for Le domaine des planons
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 Boa castle by sylvie-uk this castle has burnt a while ago, i was trying to find out the history behind it but could not find anybody around to explain. close to it was some "chambres d'hotes" where you can stay. Leave a Comment Address: BoaDirections: from bourg-en-bresse take direction Nantua, pass Cezeriat village and it s the following village
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 alambi by sylvie-uk this was used (and still is illegally) to produce a very strong white clear alcohol drink called either "Alambi" or "Eau de vie". This one as been used as decoration entrance of a house and can be seen in the village of Cerdon. It s either drunk by pourring a bit on a sugar piece or is drunk as what french call a "trou normand" which is a pause in a middle of a meal. Be careful if you are offered some as some of them can have up to 70% alcohol. Leave a Comment Address: CerdonDirections: see Cerdon
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