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Excursion: Medieval escapade to Ambronay Abbey and the town of Pérougesy of Pérouges

Ambronay

La nef de l'Abbaye bénédictine d'Ambronay
©F.Béréziat
Description

Experience a day of history as you explore the cloisters of the Benedictine Abbey and wander through the narrow streets of Pérouges, a jewel of the Middle Ages.

10h30 : Historical tour of Ambronay Benedictine Abbey
More than 1,000 years of history await you at the Abbey, founded in the 9th century by Saint Bernard, an officer of Charlemagne. Discover its magnificent Gothic cloister, its defensive towers, the serenity of its abbey church and discover its secrets: who lived here? What do these stones tell us?

Lunch at Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges

Menu suggestion :
Crayfish tail salad
Poultry fricassee with cream and mushrooms
Dauphinois gratin
Perouges galette and cream tupin
Homemade sorbets
¼ of Gamay du Bugey (red wine) and coffee

15h : Guided tour of Pérouges.
Listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", this ancient 12th-century merchant town has a maze of cobbled streets behind its ramparts and a unique heritage. Take us back to the Middle Ages on an informative and picturesque guided tour (bring flat shoes).

17h : End of excursion
Full-day distance: 48 km

Ouverture

From 03/01 to 30/12/2025.
Closed Wednesday and Thursday.

Tarifs

Adult: from 75 €.

Contact et accès
Place de l'Abbaye
01500 Ambronay
Ain (1)
Informations complémentaires
Moyen de Paiement
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Credit transfer
Langues parlées
  • French
Animaux
  • Animaux interdits
À propos du séjour
  • 1 Jour(s)
  • Discovery, History, Heritage

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