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Chalaronne Centre

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The area of Chalaronne Centre forms a link between Bresse and Dombes with  a surprising natural and architectural heritage. So, come and see the historical wealth of Chalaronne Centre, you will appreciate its calm and tranquillity.

Le Renon, à Saint Georges-sur-Renon

A rich and diverse nature

In Chalaronne Centre the poetic landscapes of Dombes  mingle with the meadows dotted with groves from Bresse. Whatever the season,  Dombes and Bresse  charm  nature lovers with their beautiful harmony. Ponds, woods, rivers and forests  grace  the area and give it its unique character. Chalaronne Centre offers  lots of places for one to wander about  and discover an unspoilt  nature.

 

Do not miss the first flowery farm of the departement, the Earl of Papilles in St. Andre-le-Bouchoux and enjoy your visit by walking around the many ponds in vicinity.

 

In Dompierre-sur-Chalaronne, the verdant and shadowy valley of Chalaronne  is a paradise to anglers. The woods of the commune   attract lovers of lilies  of tha valley and mushrooms.

 

To discover all of these natural sites,   walks  and suggestions of outings are available at  the tourism board in Chatillon. Don't hesitate to  step  in  and inquire.

JF Basset

Eglise de St André-le-Bouchoux

An architectural heritage preserved

If the medieval city of Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne is often  the  high point of a visit, the eleven other villages  in the area  are worth seeing. The numerous  Norman churches,  such as    Relevant , Baneins  ans St. Georges , built  between the  11th and 12th centuries  testify to the rich history of  local communities. In Sandrans, one can find the oldest and most renowned of these  Norman  churches.

 

In addition to its churches , Chalaronne Centre lets  you go and look for testimonies of its  past thanks to its many castles, poypes, mills and other medieval sites. The remarkable site of Vieux Bour de l'Abergement-Clemenciat (private property) is a jewel of the Middle Ages. Most captivating are the red brick walls that surround it.

 

Neuville-les-Dames gets  its name from four Great Dames who had lived in the town. The nuns became canonesses with the creation of the Chapitre-noble, and they resided, for many centuries, within the community. To discover where  the Dames de Neuville   lived, stroll around the Place de Chapitre, down the ancient rue du Carni or the rue Basse-Bresse.

 

Along your travels through Chalaronne Centre,  do not miss out the washhouses of Condeissiat, the Chateau de Longes, or yet the Chateau de Romans. Situated in the town of Roman, this last castle is today a rehabilitation centre for children and adolescents. This is proof that in Chalaronne Centre, patrimony is still very much alive.

J Mériochaud

Château de Romans

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