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Ain
The Ain department which borders Switzerland is located in the north of the region of Rhône-Alpes. The capital of the department is the city of Bourg-en-Bresse.
The Ain department is named after the river Ain which is a tributary of the river Rhône. The river Saône also runs through the department. With the start of the Jura mountain range in the north and the two large rivers it means that many areas have exciting terrains of deep gorges but there are also fertile areas of farmland and many lakes. The estimated population in 2006 was 565,000.
Why you should visit Ain for your next holiday in France
Due to the geography of Ain the terrain is diverse and lends itself to many different activities. Often referred to as a walker's paradise, hiking, rambling and walking are a major attraction also with activities like sky diving and skiing. With the two main rivers of the Rhône and Saône, as well as some 1000 lakes, there are many water sporting opportunities ranging from the exhilarating to the relaxing. All other usual activities like cycling and golf are also available.
What to see in Ain
Bourg-en-Bresse
Bourg-en-Bresse is on the left bank of the river Reyssouze which is a tributary of the Saône. It is a peaceful, tranquil town with its livelihood is mainly rooted in agriculture. Priding itself on its superb gastronomy, Bourg-en-Bresse is well known for the delicious Poulet de Bresse, one of the finest chicken dishes and also the famous blue cheese known as Bresse Blue.
Interesting architecture abounds, including the churches of Notre-Dame and the abbey church at Brou. The Église de Brou has become one of the most visited sites in France and is known for its flamboyant gothic style, its finely carved marble tombs and the beautifully carved choir stalls.
The church (1505-1536) was commissioned by Margaret of Austria (1530), daughter of the Emperor Maximilian and wife of Philibert II, Duke of Savoy, after her husband's death (1504). The couple's finely sculpted tombs can be seen in the choir, along with the tomb of Margaret of Bourbon, Philibert's mother, who died in 1483.
Nantua
This picturesque town, on the banks of the Nantua lake, has a long-standing tradition of hospitality. Lying in a gorge created in the mountains by fluvial erosion, and then by glacial erosion, nature has thus lent a helping hand by making it easier to go from one valley to the next without having to make lengthy detours, in this instance from the Bresse plain to the lake Geneva basin. This formation is characteristic of the southern Jura.
On all sides of the town and lake, the nearby mountains offer an abundance of walks where you can also discover numerous panoramic views: the Barre des Fècles overlooks the right hand shore of the lake, consisting of an enormous limestone cliff face.
Nantua has a long-standing tradition of hospitality as the town has always been a stopping place for travellers bound for the Savoy and other regions of France or Switzerland or Italy. Hotel and restaurant owners continue this conviviality with Nantua sauce being served in many Nantua restaurants.
Belley
The Belley Bas-Bugey group of villages are a pleasant area in the Rhône-Alpes region at the end of the Jura and are roughly equidistant from Lyon, Grenoble and Geneva.
Belley is the historical capital of the Bugey area and also offers a wide variety of activities including swimming, water sports and fishing. There are rivers, lakes and rolling countryside for you to enjoy. There is something for everyone to enjoy in the area.
Due to its proximity to the Rhone and various lakes and tarns, water sports and fishing opportunities abound. A variety of swimming venues including a natural lake area also available.
Gex
Being right on the Swiss border, Gex is a destination visited by tourists in France and Switzerland. A hiker’s paradise the terrain is varied and there are areas to suit all levels of activity, but with emphasis on hiking rather than rambling. The spring is a particularly lovely time of the year with the spring flowers in abundance.
How to get to Ain
By Air
Ain is well served by Lyon and Geneva (Switzerland) for national and international flights. There is also an airport at Bourg-en-Bresse
By Car
The area has good road connections and is served by the E21, E611and E62 motorways as well as the A39.
By Train
The TGV runs from Paris to Lyon where connections can be made.