The Christmas holidays are the perfect opportunity for family time. Agenda, tips, tourist sites to discover from Pérouges to Bugey, east of Lyon.
Our winter motto at the tourist office? It is good to go out in the cold season ! During the end-of-year holidays, there is no question of staying at home.
Between Perugia et Bugey, near Lyon, there is always an activity to keep you busy, warm or bundled up. OUR calendar opportunities, holiday de Christmas gives you the best tips for winter. Outings with the children, creative workshops or even gift idea : over here the good ideas.

Going out during the Christmas holidays, even if it's cold

Christmas markets near Lyon
To start the holiday season off right, what could be better than the beautiful marchés de Noël ? From Pérouges to Bugey, there is only the embarrassment of choice. From the most essential to the small designer and producer markets, the opportunity to combine shopping for gifts and strolling. Without forgetting the traditional hot wine !

Bugey's magical winter
Getting some fresh air, even in cold weather, is essential! The Bugey is a playground conducive to walks, even in winter. A brief overview of our most beautiful winter spots. Viewpoints, pretty villages and enchanted places under the snow.
Our territory is marvelous in all 4 seasons ! Walks and landscapes take on the air of fairy tales in winter.
Doing activities under cover is good too


Courses and initiations for all
Warm in a workshop to learn the secrets of the trades of yesteryear. What better ? The artisans of the territory welcome you for courses or introductory days.
A give as a gift to live an experience or for emotional moments with the children. Stained glass, bookbinding, pottery, carp leather... Something to keep you busy during the Christmas holidays.

Gift hunting in cold weather
Speaking of gifts, Christmas and the end-of-year holidays are approaching. It's time to find the good ideas. Between Pérouges and Bugey it is possible to find gifts while strolling, avoiding the crowds of Lyon. THE artisan shops of our pretty villages are full of hand crafted nuggets. Why not take advantage of the holidays to go for a walk and spoil your family?
To complete the wish list: our craft gift guide et 8 great gift ideas for everyone.
The essentials under cover
Take care smartly inside
To put warm and enjoy it is possible to count on the timeless. Places open all year round from Pérouges to Bugey.

- Le Allymes castle, opens its doors all year round.
- THEAmbronay Abbey welcomes the curious within its walls all day (closing at 16 p.m. in winter)
- Throughout December, Balme caves resume service.
Gourmet inside!
If there is a good time to go shopping, it is that of Christmas vacation.
All our advice and good addresses to think about your celebration meal between Perouges and Bugey.
Because to the east of Lyon, the gastronomy it knows us too.

Our producer stores have put together pretty and delicious garnished baskets for you. To offer or garnish your Christmas tables.
Our guide to gourmet Christmas gifts gives you all the tips and good addresses. And you will even have the right to say that you thought of it alone.