To live a Christmas full of experiences, here is the guide to gift ideas to offer to share good times together from Pérouges to Bugey (Ain).
Activities, games, initiations: guide to Christmas gift ideas to live together! At the tourist office, we know that the beautiful shared experiences are precious gifts. Family leisure activities, activities with friends or creative initiations… So many alternatives original and fun to the classic list for Santa Claus. Moreover, two weeks before Christmas, who has never exclaimed “but what are we going to be able to offer him*” ? Here is a selection to offer more than just a gift: unforgettable memories.
*Let this person throw us the first roll of wrapping paper.
Christmas gift ideas: live an experience
Giving yet another box of chocolates makes you yawn?
A brief overview (non-exhaustive) of good gift ideas for offer memories. The advantage? There is something for all ages and all seasons!
Initiations: a homemade gift
Glass, paper, wicker… it could be a new kind of rock-paper-scissors. This is a simple sample of all the materials to experiment with during a introduction to craftsmanship, from Pérouges to Bugey. THE artisans and creators invite you to their workshops for iday initiations or internships.
Getting started with screen printing
In his workshop Perugia, Aesa offers to learn the basics of serigraphy. On textile or paper, you will love it. The good plan? THE gift vouchers to offer at Christmas and to use throughout the following year. (From 12 years old)
Create a wicker basket
Marlète invites you into her little home to discover the beauty of basketwork. She will guide you step by step to create a nice basket or a wicker decorative object. An initiation to do alone, in pairs, or more. (From 8 years old).
Original carp leather from Dombes
In his charming workshop Meximieux, Amarande introduces you to a strange type of leather goods: on carp leather ! An original Christmas gift idea and a homemade creation! Bonus: one eco-responsible gift. (From 12 years old)
Getting started with art binding
A Perugia, Seulki teaches you the art of binding, for beginners or experienced. Manufacturing of notebooks, marbled papers and techniques from all over the world will no longer hold any secrets for you. To be sure to please: offer a Nice present, valid all year round. (From 8 years old)
Learn the art of stained glass
Sophie welcomes you for discovery workshops stained glass, at the entrance of the Medieval city from Pérouges. Two possibilities: offer a workshop already scheduled or a Nice present for an initiation in a small group, all year round.
(from 12 years old)
Pottery workshop, a classic
The timeless workshop pottery has the advantage of bringing everyone into agreement. Young and old can try their hand at several craftswomen in the region, using various techniques. To the Lhuis pottery (from 5 years old), at Antonelli (from 7 years old) or Teratella (from 6 years old).
Games and hobbies, Christmas gift ideas
Do you also find that teenagers are hell to spoil? Your grandfather tells you that he doesn't want anything for Christmas? The ultimate solution: offer games! It's the gift idea that brings together all generations and leaves lasting memories. A short guide to good tips for sharing unforgettable moments with your family.
As a reminder: it is possible to offer these gift ideas at Christmas and enjoy them when the sunny days return!
Investigation kit: escape game style game in Pérouges
Edouard Weber, resident of Pérouges, has disappeared. With friends or family, you explore the medieval city and its surroundings in this outdoor cooperative game. The puzzles follow one another between the game book and the smartphone, in two independent parts. (From 13 years old, up to 6 players/kit)
Ready to create memories with this original Christmas gift?
Murder party in Pérouges
In the Middle Ages or the Revolution, two police intrigues in the heart of the medieval city. Two eras, each with a crime to solve. Each period, several suspects to be questioned throughout the historic village to reveal the only culprit! Next dates: spring 2024. Ask for your gift voucher at the tourist office.
Winter escape game at the abbey
At Ambronay Abbey, young and old are busy in the archives tower to save Father Amblard. The whole family or tribe of friends works together to free the prisoner in 1 hour maximum. Several dates around Christmas and the school holidays of All Saints' Day and February. Book quickly! (from 11 years old)
Treasure hunts in Bugey
At the Naray farm, little adventurers will be delighted to find their way back to the plant labyrinth. Unless they prefer to follow the treasure hunt through the woods around Lhuis. For teenagers, head tooutdoor escape room from Branche Evasion. A treasure hunt in the forest on the heights of Ambérieu-en-Bugey with geolocated tablets and augmented reality!
Christmas gift ideas to enjoy together: mini budget
- A sound quest on smartphone between village and vineyards of Vaux en Bugey. Free to download.
- Au coffee, juices and games, share a day with the family around board games and hot drinks. In Ambérieu-en-Bugey.
Culture & sport activities
No doubt the best christmas gift ideas to create memories. To offer to enjoy as a couple, with friends or family all year round.
Concerts and festivals, vibrate together
What could be more beautiful than offering joy? That of share an unforgettable moment together. Perouges Spring, Ambronay Festival, Sylak Open Air… The events to experience all year round in Ain de Pérouges in Bugey.
Offer activities, share an adventure
This year, give your loved ones live an adventure your side. Canyoning, caving, canoeing, via ferrata… Everything is possible from Pérouges to Bugey. It remains to choose theactivity to offer to create the most beautiful memories.
One last idea: a family Christmas photo session
What's better to create memories what about immortalizing them? For a Christmas that will remain engraved in the memory, treat yourself to the services of a photographer.
Christmas photo session with Marion B.Photography, young photographer in Bugey / Ain. Parc des Echelles (Ambérieu)
Photo shoot romantic in nature. With family under the tree. In matching pajamas with your dog... Everything is possible for a Christmas full of joy.
The tourist office has offered you its vouchers ideas for Christmas gifts which change, between Pérouges and Bugey. Because what matters most at Christmas and all year round is share joy. After all, as cousin Mariah says every year: “All I want for Christmas is to be with you”.
And if it saves you from receiving an oyster spoon and its slushy dish, we're delighted. In addition, most of these gifts can be ordered online, at any time, with complete peace of mind. This is our bonus gift: Christmas without stress, full of tenderness !
