“Happiness is not mass-produced, it is handmade”. The creative craftsmen between Pérouges and Bugey agree with that. A short guide to good addresses near Lyon, for a responsible and ethical Christmas.
Yippee, it's soon Holidays ! At theTourist Office, you know that we like to give you tips and tips for Authentic Christmas. Authentic, as the territory between Perouges and Bugey. You will find a multitude of small artisans and creators for original gifts et unique. So how about enjoying a balade east of Lyon to return with your gifts all packed? We guide you.
Pérouges: artisan workshops
The outing that has it all: come and have a look at the medieval town of Pérouges. Take the air with the family on Sunday afternoon and bring in the full hood, it's the winning combination. Perfect for strolling in the streets and in front of the windows. And it is that there is a choice in the know-how!
Saskia, ceramic craftswoman
This adopted Peruvian, always cheerful and giving good advice, creates in her workshop-boutique decorative items, jewelry and accessories for the glazed ceramic home. Turquoise blue is its trademark but the collections are available in all tones.
The Christmas ❤ kick: the whole turquoise range, which you would think comes from Morocco and the charming hanging essential oil diffusers.
The wood stall, eco-friendly craftsmen
The good smell of wax guides the discovery of decorative objects, jewellery, games and wooden furniture, in a recycled and eco-friendly spirit, dear to the two creators. Manue and Fred are firing on all cylinders in this shop, it goes without saying. Everything here is handmade, and with the heart.
Christmas ❤ shot: the cute animal sculptures and the poetic frames. Sweetness to offer and scatter around the house.
Alexso Workshop, through the stained glass window
Sophie is a lover of old-fashioned work and the craftsmanship of stained glass. At Alexso, we like mixing genres, all techniques coexist. Thus painting, engraving and drawing mix joyfully with candle holders, lamps, mirrors et tinsel decorative.
Christmas ❤ shot: the superb “tree of life” pendant lights to hang in front of the window to reflect the light. Poetic as can be.
The Clairière Workshop, bookbinding and book arts
Seulki is an art binder who works wonders with books and paper. Everything in the workshop exudes delicacy. Handmade notebooks, postcards, marbled paper bookmarks, elegant photo albums... Hours of meticulous work and refined know-how to put the beauty of a book in your hands.
Christmas crush : The beautiful gift idea, an internship to learn the secrets of art bookbinder
Pillard Potters, tradition for 50 years
Guillaume perpetuates the family tradition of pottery, in the heart of the beautiful city. In his workshop-gallery he works local lands and those from elsewhere to extract decorative objects with Zen vibe and minimalist design. More than pottery, almost poetry…
Christmas ❤ shot: soliflore vases and other decorative objects with clean lines. We could talk about works of art to contemplate…
All materials, made from Pérouges to Bugey
After this journey through time, let's cross matter and the rest of a vast territory. This one is full of small shops ofcreative craftsmen working with original materials. Of the Ain plain Asked Mounts of Bugey, we give you all our good addresses to unearth these little pearls.
Amarande, carp leather from Dombes
Carp leather from the Dombes lakes is a leather goods little-known, which Amarande works by hand in his workshop in Meximieux. The very beautiful scales and colors of the leathers constitute unique creations, guaranteed odor-free. Bags, jewelry, wallets or accessories, the surprise will be there with this ultra original gift.
Christmas ❤ shot: the very beautiful jewelry cuffs and the leather coasters.
Teratella, wood, fabrics, ceramics…
Isabelle brings together the authenticity of wood, the fragility of the lands and the elegance of fabric. 3 know-how and 3 materials to respond with authenticity to your gift desires. Accessories of beauty or Fashion, table Arts, home decoration, a universe eco-recycling on top of the trend lifestyle et zero waste. What a way to spend ethical and responsible holidays!
Christmas ❤ shot: the cute little Peter Pan collars and bow ties of all colors and the astonishing openwork ceramic tealight holders.
The herbalist, the good soap
Handmade soap, always a fun gift idea. To take care of yourself or to delicately perfume cupboards, it has no equal. At the herbalist workshop, it is as a family that we make the pretty loaves of know colored and sold in the store of a thousand other treasures.
Christmas ❤ shot: the natural scents of artisanal soaps and homemade balms and shea butters with gourmet scents.
Culture also offers itself very well
Celestine Bookstore
This young bookseller brings joy to the cultural landscape of Meximieux and the Ain plain. Its charming store is full of children's books, comics and thrillers to brighten up your loved ones' evenings by the fire. But also notebooks and cute stationery!
Christmas ❤ shot: The dynamism of the bookseller and her good advice. And the sublime bookmarks in colorful metal!
The baskets of Ambronay
Ambronay Abbey innovates and cultivates the link between music, culture and delicacy. In baskets with poetic themes (Tango, Venice, Sérénité…) local products or products made in monasteries mingle with records and musical editions. Otherwise, there are also gift vouchers which allow you to enjoy all the activities of the abbey, all year round!
Christmas ❤ shot: The best for cozy winter evenings with music, good reading and treats.
Even more shops in the territory, always more beautiful things to offer.
- Sardine's workshop (Villieu): painting on clothing for totally unique pieces.
- Quayside Art Gallery (St-Rambert-en-Bugey): arts and crafts for original gifts (jewellery, postcards, sculptures, posters, etc.)
Good gifts and experiences to give at Christmas
Whether it is to choose a beautiful object or to offer a experience to live, alone or in a group, the right gift is an excellent idea to please without making mistakes.
To offer a gift that makes sense, the courses and private lessons in manual activities among craftsmen are a good idea. The opportunity to discover a know-how, live a moment of sharing and have the pleasure of creating yourself.
Initiations among artisan-creators
- Amarande, initiations and courses (Meximieux)
- Teratella, courses and private lessons (Chalamont)
- alexso, initiations and courses (Pereds)
- Clearing Workshop, introduction to art bookbinding techniques (Pereds)
- Pottery of Lhuis : courses and internships over the year, adults and children.
- Basketwork in Lagnieu at the Living Basketry Workshop ». Marlète accompanies adults and children, beginners or experienced.
Sporting activities and thrills, a thrilling gift
And for those who would be more physical expenditure that manual work, live sports sensations everywhere in our territory.
- Vertical Sensation : gift vouchers to discover the via ferrata, climbing or canyoning.
- Canyon Taupe : activities caving, aquatic hiking and canyoning.
- nautical club : rowing sessions and others water sports (sailing, paddle, canoe…)
- Tree climbing escape branch : gift vouchers for the summer season (from April)
- Whitewater area/Bike area, for thrills in an artificial river or in electric scooter All Terrain.
And many more activities and leisure outdoors to try! Including indoors to have fun all year round with Laser Game 01 et the Kids Island.
Give the gift of a little sweetness
And if after all these emotions you want to enjoy cocooning moments, we have some suggestions. THE gift vouchers to offer or be offered to add warmth to your winter.
Well-being favorites from the tourist office
- Relaxing massage with Véronique Berthod, creator of well-being. Treat (yourself) to massages and treatments for the holidays.
- Am's massages, naturopath, are also an opportunity to take care of your body and mind.
Le What Else Spa Hotel it is an oasis of calm and relaxation, very close to Pérouges. Zen services and a luxury setting for relaxing spa days with friends. Something to decompress from your year.
Small addresses for a cozy winter stay
What could be better than giving a vacation? For a little relaxing weekend en lovers or in family,
- Superb cottage with a view of the wooded park at Barn Valentine (Ambronay). Gift vouchers for one or more nights, with or without animation, you choose.
- At the delightful lodge of Old Town Relay (Ordonnaz) it is a Spa and mountain stay who awaits you for a night romantic en lovers !
For other ideas for a relaxing stay, all our accommodations cozy are at your service.
All that remains for the team of the tourist office is to wish you to find the perfect gifts among these treasures crafts and these original ideas, 100% local. We wish you a beautiful end of the year with our service providers and creative artisans. Take care of yourself and yours.