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Bourg-en-Bresse
A42 Lyon; A40 Macon
TGV to Paris (2hr),
Geneva (1h30), Lyon (1hr)
Office de tourisme de
Bourg-en-Bresse
Centre Albert Camus,
6 ave Alsace Lorraine Bour-en-Bresse
01000
Tel:+33 (0)4 74 22 49 40
Fax:+33 (0)4 74 23 06 28
Bourg-en-Bresse tourist information
where to go - what to see - what to doBourg-en-Bresse is known for its Poulet de Bresse a dish of appellation controlée chicken covered in a creamy sauce with wild morels. Poultry-raising is the what the town thrives on with the surrounding flat countryside largely given over to agricultural farming.
Bourg is also known for the abbey church of Brou approximately 1km from the town and one of the most visited tourist attractions in France. It is the Gothic creation of Margaret of Austria and was built between 1505 and 1536 after her husband, Philbert Duke of Savoy, died in 1504. Of noteworthy praise are the marble Carrara tombs and intricately carved choir stalls.
Bourg-en-Bresse comes alive on Wednesday for market day in Place Carriat (also a livestock market here every third Wednesday). From Place Carriat head to Rue des Bons Enfants where you'll find some beautifully restored 15-16th-century half-timbered houses and Renaissance buildings.
For a change of scenery, head out to the Parc de Loisirs de Bouvent which comprises a rich forest and lakes ideal for sailing, golf, fishing, cycling or simply relaxing.
Brou abbey church
63 bd. De Brou,
with magnificent royal tombs and flamboyant Gothic architecture
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Daily | Tel: +33 (0)4 74 22 83 83
Eglise Notre-Dame
off Place Carriat, 01000
built in 1505 this church boasts some ornately carved 16th-century stalls
Ferme-Musee de la Foret
St-Trivier-de-Courtes (24kms N of Bourg), 01000
an insight into farm-life in 17th-century Ain
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Jul-Sep:daily; Apr-Jun & Oct: w/e & pub hols | Tel: +33 (0)4 74 30 71 89
Selected Hotel Properties available on our telephone Reservations Line
+44 (0)870 4786315 , or visit our contact information page.
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Georges Blanc Parc & Spa
Place Du Marché Vonnas near Bourg-en-Bresse 01540
Established since 1872 on the banks of the River Veyle, the Blanc family has turned this site into a gourmet village devoted to the art of fine living. Hotel Georges Blanc Parc & Spa offers a large choice of rooms to suit every need and taste....
Mercure Bourg En Bresse
10 Avenue De Bad Kreuznach Bourg-en-Bresse 1000
The hotel offers 60 air conditioned rooms and is situated in a quiet and leafy residential area. The Mercure Bourg en Bresse is easily accessible via highway a 40 exit 6....
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Best Western Hôtel De France
19 Place Bernard Bourg-en-Bresse 1000
Our high quality three star hotel, with 44 rooms on three floors, reopened its doors in February 2000. The building was extensively soundproofed and you can barely hear your footsteps on the carpet. All of our 44 rooms offer a double bed or twin beds. Dif...
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Hotel Terminus
19, avenue Alphonse Baudin Bourg-en-Bresse 01000
Totally unexpected in the heart of the city... The hotel Terminus is set in 1,2 acres of lush gardens with century-old trees. It is ideally located across the train station and ten walking minutes from the city centre....
Hôtel Du Prieuré
49 Boulevard De Brou Bourg-en-Bresse 01000
The Hotel du Prieuré is set in a large private park. It offers individually-decorated rooms with balconies, park-views, TVs and free Wi-Fi internet access. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s sauna or have a drink at the bar....
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Hôtel Ariane
18 Rue des Dîmes Bourg-en-Bresse 01000
Set in a quiet, green setting, just 15 minutes by foot from the city centre and a charming church, this beautiful hotel offers the ideal backdrop to your break....
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Kyriad Bourg En Bresse Centre
12 Rue Du Pave D'amour, Quartier Centre Ville Bourg-en-Bresse 01000
Kyriad, come and discover new horizons. Kyriad aims to offer you the ideal balance between guarenteed quality and charming diversity....
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