Holidays or weekends, sun or rain, it's always good to have a card up your sleeve to keep the children busy. Pérouges Bugey Tourisme shares its ideas for families and the best sheltered workshops. We leave ?
The holiday arrive and with them the question: how to keep kids busy ? In February, the weather can be changeable. So the option family creative workshops is always a good idea. Perfect to put on sheltered in case of rain. Or the ideal activity before a walk in the sun. Especially when the workshop takes place not far from Perugia. What to end with a visit with game books in hand, with the bonus to taste the sugar cake!
Top 3 creative workshops to do with the family
The good idea to live a moment of sharing with the children. And it is even possible to test between big children too. Small selection of our best creative workshops during the holidays or all year round.
Atelier Clairière: the secrets of book binding
Seulki takes you into her marvelous world, made of paper and yarn. Twig binding or marbled paper won't have any more secrets for you.
For the little amateurs, initiation workshops opens the doors to them book arts. Enthusiasts will dive deeper into the mysteries of the art bookbinder profession. The discovery of an unknown ancestral know-how and contemporary creations.
Clearing Workshop – Perouges
From 8 years old – from 25€ (1h)
Amarande: amazing carp leather from Dombes
One thing leading to another, always. But this time, to sew an unusual material: carp leather! The fish that inhabit the Dombes ponds are not only good to eat. Their skin (which smells nothing, let's be reassured) also makes very beautiful creations.
Jewelry, bags, wallets, belts, imagination is your limit. Amarande guides you to discover this funny material. A very beautiful gift idea for mother's day who is approaching. The workshop or your own creation. We say it like this...
Amarande carp leather – Meximieux
From 12 years old – consult Amarande (2h)
Calligraphy and illumination in Pérouges
To travel back in time, a family introduction to the art of beautiful feathers and beautiful colours. All a few steps from the medieval town of Pérouges, with the tourist office.
Everyone handles downstrokes and upstrokes to create their own nice bookmark. Then place the illumination of your drop cap according to the secrets of the Middle Ages. At the end of the workshop, everyone takes their creation home. Gourmet bonus: the tourist office offers all budding scribes a share of Perouges cake.
Pérouges workshops Bugey Tourism – Pérouges
From 8 years old – 10€ (2h) + slice of cake offered
Psst, our little finger told us that there are also stained glass workshops in Pérouges !
Other ideas for activities with children
During the holidays or throughout the year, there are many fun activities to occupy the children. The medieval city of Pérouges offers an ideal playground and a springboard to other places of activity.
Games, surveys and costumed tours in Pérouges
- Georgi and Gina the dragons of Perouges are waiting for you to play in the city!
- Code Perouges : pancake alert! The recipe for the famous Pérouges galette has disappeared. We will have to conduct the investigation with the family to find her.
- The Lady of Perouges, time traveler. Coming in her beautiful outfit, she tells you about the life of the medieval city and its inhabitants in the 15th century.
Çit happens very close to Pérouges
- Escape game at Ambronay Abbey ! You have 1 hour to save Father Amblard imprisoned in the dungeons of the Tower before the Dauphinois execute him.
- playful cafe : fun, coffee and games in the shelter.
So, ready to play and create as a family between Perouges and Bugey? Also find the full schedule of activities and workshops for children during the holidays.
