Pérouges Bugey Tourisme shares its best ideas for a tailor-made getaway for two. Whether you are an active couple or a lazy couple. Admit that it’s a change from flowers or chocolate.
February 14… Does the date speak to you? It's Valentine's Day ! At the tourist office, romantic weekend ideas, it knows us. So, how about treating your significant other to a romantic country getaway? Destination: East of Lyon, between medieval village of Pérouges and the mountains of Bugey. An intimate, natural and gourmet corner. Perfect for a Valentine's Day gift or a blue flower moment, just for two.
Psst, the cool thing: our ideas and good addresses are at the top for every occasion together. Hey, isn't it soon his kitten's birthday?
The “cocooning” Valentine’s Day weekend
If Valentine's Day exists, it's good for relaxing and resting just for two. What's better than a care and well-being weekend, surrounded by nature ? In addition it is very close to Lyon, no need to go far.
Room with spa: romantic relaxation
Massage, spa or balneotherapy, it's up to you to choose your weapon of massive relaxation. Our good addresses for a quiet weekend, in a bath of well-being.
Sparrow's Step
Great family home in the heart of Bugey. A real romantic bubble and a balneotherapy area breathtaking ! A sensory experience for two, between perfumes, colors and bubbling. To perfect this moment out of time: rose petals, champagne, candles... The possibilities are endless for the best of romantic getaways.
The Relais Ville Vieille
A chalet atmosphere and a spa in vibrant colors, with mountain view. Even with a bit of luck, the snowy nose of Mont-Blanc. Alone in the world on the heights of Bugey. You will love to experience Valentine's Day in pajamas between the bedroom, the cozy living room and the relaxation area.
At the restaurant: Valentine's Day alone
Small address for eat well during your romantic stay. Homemade meals with local and seasonal products. #healthy
Brewery "The Wolf"
Home cooking, healthy and seasonal dishes. All in a setting as fresh as the products. For a charming lunch break or dinner in a warm atmosphere.
Unless you prefer the tea room for a gourmet snack.
In the evening, let yourself be tempted by a ultra original cocktail from the menu. It changes with the seasons and the inspirations of mixologists.
The good Valentine's Day plan: activity for two
Le ideal gift to stay in the cocooning atmosphere. A relaxation massage or a body care to offer or to live together.
Am's massages
To make the full of sweetness, Amandine receives you in her office with soothing colors or comes to you.
Body massages, facials or reflexology. Everything is possible to perfect your cozy stay and leave full of serenity.
The romantic stroll idea
Even during a weekend in slow mode (in slow motion), a short walk in nature is always welcome.
The walk from Lac Bleu to the Château de St-Germain
A unmissable walk close to Lyon! A nature trail to the remains of a medieval castle with panoramic view. And by the way, an enchanting place. blue lake seems out of a legend with its waters between turquoise and emerald. With its Japanese-style bridge and cascading water reservoir, the place has magical vibes in all seasons. The ideal place for a declaration or a marriage proposal? We say that, we say nothing...
The weekend to release the “big game”
This time, you have decided to pull out all the stops. Luxury and voluptuousness, that's all you want for this romantic getaway. From Pérouges to Bugey, near Lyon, we have something to spoil you.
Grand luxury room: welcome to the mansion
Our beautiful addresses to impress your other half or live the castle life for a weekend.
Renaissance rooms
A splendid 16th century residence century, a crazy charm. With its rooms decorated with incredible murals and Gothic fireplaces, It’s hard to be more romantic.
This castle hotel has everything for a romantic stay.
Homemade breakfasts, room service and above all, in-room massage by simple reservation. A magical setting for an unforgettable night.
domain of cedars
Great 19th century mansion housed in the setting of its wooded park, for live the castle life. A magical interlude on the banks of the Rhone, at the foot of the Bugey mountains. A quiet weekend in an enchanting setting. For lovers of outdoor living: the tents glamping* await you in the heart of the domain.
*Contraction of “glamor” and “camping”, meaning a comfortable & luxury campsite.
At the restaurant: Candlelight dinner
Beautiful tables dot the area between Pérouges and Bugey. But for a exceptional dinner, an address gives pride of place to the gastronomy.
Auberge de l'Abbaye, starred restaurant
True jewel of the restaurants of Ain with its star at the Michelin. Refined dishes, which give pride of place to local and seasonal flavors. The plates bear the culinary signature of starred chef Ivan Lavaux. Finesse and taste surprises await you. All in a contemporary and refined setting, at the foot of the beautiful abbey of Ambronay. Perfect for marking an important date.
The good Valentine's Day plan: enjoy for two
A whirlpool bath at the hotel is already good. A entire spa just for you, it's even better ! Believe us, you will do well with this gift.
What Else Spa
That's true, what else? What could be better than treating yourself to the absolute well-being of a spa? Swimming pool, bright jacuzzi, sauna and lounge area. All of this can be privatized on request. All this just for you! The icing on the cake: house cocktails or champagne on a tray by the pool. And the must to feel like kings, massages or body treatments on request. Something to melt with pleasure.
The “full view” stroll idea
Reach the heights of love… For that, nothing better than a romantic ride on one of our splendid views. That's good, the Bugey mountains, very close to Lyon, are full of them.
The ridge hike and the view of Mont-Blanc
The unmissable view ? The belvedere of Petit Perthuis. The reward for hiking the ridges, a charming circuit on the reliefs of Bugey (3h). At the end of the road, a panoramic view breathtaking in any season! And it's even more beautiful at sunset. With any luck, the Mont Blanc will point its snowy nose in the distance.
Gourmet weekend surrounded by nature
You, the couples for whom the holidays are synonymous with good meal. The office understands you. You are people of taste. Simmered dishes, small producers and winegrowers. Here is the best – nothing but the best – of flavors of Ain, this small country next to Lyon.
Room and table d'hôtes: 2 in 1 for two
Definitely the best of both worlds. The charm of a quiet cottage in the countryside. The pleasures of good food, like at home. Bonus breakfast in bed.
Taste life, in Marchamp (01)
A warm table d'hôte gîte, with tasteful vintage decoration. Beautiful traditional house, green grounds and swimming pool for happy days. La dolce vita in Bugey to take the time to do nothing.
Sleep at the press
The other smart alternative for a gourmet stay: sleeping on a wine press. In this nice studio in the heart of Montagnieu, the watchword is “relaxation”. After enjoying the garden with a view of nature, it is advisable to visit the village winegrowers. They will make you taste a glass of Montagnieu, a sparkling white!
At table ! A small restaurant for two
Gourmet stay = impossible to miss the good little address. Our local restaurants are the guarantee of a local cuisine, respecting flavors and products. The quality of restaurants in Lyon, less the crowd.
Chez Ysa, the inn of the Old Cure
A discreet table, well known to locals, at the bend of a pretty village in Albarine. Isabelle concocts light menus full of flavors, with local products. For adventurous couples, the entry to test: the Ramekin. THE cheese specialty vintage, with strong character.
Our little tip : to order for two if you want to kiss your other half in the evening!
Good Valentine's Day plan: to your health love!
To the east of Lyon, the territory overflows with small farmer producers. Cheeses and other local products rival the Bugey wines. Dive into our gourmet address book.
Montagnieu, Mondeuse and Bugey bubbles
Personalized cellars to visit and wines to taste, it's this way !
Starting with the Montagnieu, sparkling white wine by the traditional method. At the family Peillot, you may be told the unique story of its creation. [cellar open every afternoon]
Among the wines of the cru: the The world in purple dress. This Bugey variety produces wines with character, which keep well. She is a star with almost all of our winegrowers. Like Bonnard House ou Domain Trichon.
Natural wines and Cerdon lining
Other wine treasures, the Buizin cellar grow and harvest rare and old grape varieties. Jacquère and Rayon d'Or dot the vines and blends of Maud Blache. She and her husband give birth to natural wines, uniquely. The cuvées have as much poetry in the mouth as on the bottle labels. Métis, Cassandre and Philia, a pleasure to hear and to taste. [cellar open on Saturday morning]
The vineyards of Cerdon are further north of the Ain. But that lovers of sparkling rosé reassure themselves, our winegrowers raised a close cousin. At Domain of the Pouponne, the tangy pink bubbles bear the sweet nickname “Pompon’s secret”. It will do wonders with a fruit pie.
The idea for a walk: in the vineyards as a couple
Speaking of vineyards, all of this makes you want to walk in the vineyards. So, hand in hand, head for the hills of Seillonnaz, in Bugey to the east of Lyon.
The Briord heritage trail: from vineyards to ruins
A charming walk in all simplicity but full of surprises. Your steps will take you from a Gallo-Roman site to the remains of a winegrower's residence. On your way, the ruins of an ancient aqueduct await your visit. Hand in hand, crossing the dark gallery offers you an adventure. The rest of the path plunges you into the heart of the vines, to meet a 18th century cellar. Above your heads, the barn in ruins, known as the “chapi pointu”, watches over the vineyard.
Happy birthday to all lovers
So that tells you a Saint Valentine in Ain*? Relaxation, gourmet, nature, admit that this corner to the east of Lyon has something to please. Otherwise our ideas are suitable forother romantic occasions. There's always a good reason to get away for a weekend just for two. By the way, where are you with this wedding anniversary present?
(*St-Valent-Ain, do you validate?)
