What to do around Poncin?
What to do around Poncin?
The perfect base for exploring the Bugey and the Ain Valley
Cerdon Caves
Outstanding prehistoric site with leisure park. Guided tours and children's workshops.
Bird Park
3,500 birds of 300 species across 35 hectares. Flight shows and lory feeding.
Canoeing on the Ain
Several routes of 7 to 32 km departing from Poncin or Pont-d'Ain. From age 8.
Château des Allymes
13th-century historic fortress. Fun visits, LEGO workshops and stone carving.
Cerdon Vineyard
Sparkling rosé AOC wine, ancestral method. Cellar visits and tastings.
Historic Village of Pérouges
Listed as "Most Beautiful Village of France". Cobbled streets, stone houses, galette de Pérouges.
Île Chambod Leisure Centre
Swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and pedalos. Lifeguarded beach in summer with children's play area.
Royal Monastery of Brou
Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece. Tombs of Margaret of Austria, museum and cloister.
Bugey Hiking
Over 200 km of waymarked trails. GR9, Retord Plateau, views of Mont Blanc.
Branche Evasion Tree-top Adventure
16 courses over 6 levels, from toddlers to experienced adults. Zip lines and bridges.
Bugey Paragliding
Tandem paragliding baptism. Stunning views of the Alps and Mont Blanc.
Cerdon Copperworks
Unique interactive museum in France. Demonstrations and copper-working workshops.
Canyon du Groin Canyoning
Aquatic descent through one of the finest canyons in the Bugey. Natural slides, jumps and abseils led by qualified instructors.
Via Ferrata d'Hostiaz
Equipped vertical route with cables, ladders and monkey bridges. Cliff traverse with panoramic views of the Albarine valley.
La Chapelle-du-Châtelard Educational Farm
Meet farmyard animals in the Dombes. Goats, hens, rabbits, donkeys... Fun and educational activities for children.
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