Guidebook for Ambronay
Sightseeing
No less than 13 private castles, a testimony of the village glorious past when it was home of the flourishing silk industry. Typical french market, stalls packed with delicious local produce.
Jujurieux
No less than 13 private castles, a testimony of the village glorious past when it was home of the flourishing silk industry. Typical french market, stalls packed with delicious local produce.
Listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France". Exceptional architecture unity with its remarquably well preserved ramparts, unevenly paved streets & picturesque 15th-16th century houses.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Pérouges
Listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France". Exceptional architecture unity with its remarquably well preserved ramparts, unevenly paved streets & picturesque 15th-16th century houses.
Only example of medieval Fortress in the Bugey region. French Heritage Monument site, amazing military architecture (Quadrangular enclosure, Curtain walls, Donjon, Tower), exceptional 360° views.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Château des Allymes
Only example of medieval Fortress in the Bugey region. French Heritage Monument site, amazing military architecture (Quadrangular enclosure, Curtain walls, Donjon, Tower), exceptional 360° views.
Beautifully restored 9th Century Benedictine Abbey with stunning cloister. Home of internationally acclaimed baroque & early music festival taking place every year during september & october months.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Ambronay Abbey
Beautifully restored 9th Century Benedictine Abbey with stunning cloister. Home of internationally acclaimed baroque & early music festival taking place every year during september & october months.