On August 26, 2022 / Ideas for going out

The Heritage Days (JEP) near Pérouges is a rich program that mixes genres. The tourist office offers you an overview…

September has long been synonymous with European heritage days. Which greatly embellishes the return. Especially since to the east of Lyon, between Perouges and Bugey (Ain), autumn holds festive moments in store. As an appetizer: spotlight on three places that are worth a detour.

Tour en ruine du château de St-Germain par Patrice Petit-Roche pour les journées du Patrimoine 2022
The ruins of the castle of St-Germain by Patrice Petit-Roche
Fenêtre de l'abbaye d'Ambronay (Ain)
window of the abbey of Ambronay by Marilou Perino
Tour dans le village d'Oncieu dans l'Ain pour les JEP par Vincent Allard
Village of Oncieu by Vincent Allard

Heritage days in 3 spots near Pérouges

It will surprise you, the heritage selection of the office is next to Perugia, but will not talk about it. Don't get me wrong, the whole team loves the Medieval city but there are so many other confidential treasures on our territory… Ready to visit the nuggets to the east of Lyon, between Dombes, plain of the Ain and bugey ?

Château de Chazey-sur-Ain: 1 day / 8 guided tours

Le castle of Chazey-sur-Ain opens its doors only the Saturday heritage days for 8 visits ! Exclusive and small-group guided tourstake you to the assault of the place. A visit that gives pride of place to the castle life in the 19th century... (*18 people max/group)

Château de Chazey-sur-Ain visitable pendant les journées européennes du patrimoine, vue du ciel
salle du lustre château chazey ouvert durant les JEP
Festival musical au château de Chazey-su-Ain

Ambronay Abbey: musical festival and heritage days

In Ambronay in September, it's festive! THE ancient and world music festival begins in the heart of the abbey. For 4 weekends, the place vibrates to the sound of concerts. And when the festival crosses Heritage Days, it's a double party. The programming is equipped withanimations additional. Guided tours, parent-child workshops, theatrical and musical wanderings...

cloître de l'abbaye d'Ambronay de nuit durant le festival
l'abbaye d'Ambronay (ain) près de Pérouges , qui accueille le festival d'Ambronay en septembre et octobre
L'abbatiale durant le Festival musical d'Ambronay, à 20 min de Pérouges

The castle of Merry

Exclusive visit of this superb 19th century castle, open only during the weekend of Heritage Days. A promenade bucolic commentary in the gardens and this old silken house by its owners.

façade du Château de Joyeux pendant les journées du patrimoine 2022
The castle of Joyeux during the JEP

The Heritage Days Program (JEP)

Guided tour of Lagnieu muralsVisit the park of the castle of Loyes (the beauty in the cover photo), oil production in Abergement mill… Still plenty of other places to see!

Sabrina Megani

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Sabrina

Residence advisor

Old stones and pretty villages, she can't get enough of them. So much so that she moved to Pérouges, where she discovered a passion for gardening! Also likes to walk (but not run, never run) and take pictures. The rest of the time she prefers reading and eating cheese (with wine).

 

Special sign : collects tartan clothing.
Preferred country: Scotland (unless it's Italy).
Absolute fan of: tea !
Nature favorite: the blue lake.
Cultural favorite: the Ambronay festival.