Ain places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Ain department of Rhone-Alpes. See also our Ain travel guide
Belley
The cathedral and adjacent historic centre are the highlight of your visit to Belley See guide
Bourg-en-Bresse
As well as exploring the cathedral and town centre of Bourg-en-Bresse, allow time to visit th nearby Royal Monastery of Brou See guide
Divonne-les-Bains
A pleasant 19th century spa town, Divonne-les-Bains also now has a leisure lake and golf course See guide
Dombes
The Dombes, with thousands of small lakes, is perfect for fishing and bird-watching See guide
Perouges
The hillside walled town of perouges is among our favourite villages to be found in France See guide
Trevoux
The quiet town of Trevoux in Ain has several historical monuments paying testament to its past importance See guideFor more information see the Ain guide
Market towns & days in Ain
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Amberieu-en-Bugey: Wednesday
Amberieux-en-Dombes: Wednesday
Beligneux: Sunday
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine: Thursday all day
Belley: Saturday
Bourg-en-Bresse: Wednesday & Sunday & Saturday
Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne: Saturday
Culoz: Wednesday
Divonne-les-Bains: Sunday & Friday
Dombes: Tuesday
Ferney-Voltaire: Saturday
Gex: Saturday
Hauteville-Lompnes: Saturday
Jassans-Riottier: Saturday
Lagnieu: Monday
Meximieux: Wednesday
Miribel: Thursday
Montluel: Friday
Montmerle-sur-Saone: Sunday
Montrevel-en-Bresse: Tuesday
Oyonnax: Thursday & Saturday & Monday
Poncin: Monday
Pont-d'Ain: Saturday
Pont-de-Vaux: Wednesday
Pont-de-Veyle: Monday
Saint-Andre-de-Corcy: Sunday
Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne: Saturday
Thoiry: Sunday
Trevoux: Saturday
Vonnas: Thursday
Tourist attractions to visit in Ain
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne
Saint-Vulbas
Vonnas
Sites of Natural Beauty
Col de la Faucille
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardins du Château de Saint-Bernard
National Monuments
Brou Royal Monastery
Voltaire Chateau
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Perouges: See tourist guide