Thoissey

Thoissey

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownThoisseySaint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne at 1.3 km (2 min)
Insee code01420Dracé at 3.5 km (4 min)
Postcode01140Mogneneins at 4.4 km (5 min)
Latitude46.1717400Saint-Symphorien-d'Ancelles at 4.7 km (7 min)
Longitude4.8010030Garnerans at 5.6 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 168 to 178 metersPeyzieux-sur-Saône at 6.6 km (7 min)
Surface1.34 km²Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne at 6.6 km (8 min)
Population1477 inhabitantsLa Chapelle-de-Guinchay at 6.7 km (11 min)
Density1107 inhabitants/km²Genouilleux at 7 km (8 min)
National labelBey at 7.1 km (9 min)
Chief townBourg-en-Bresse (at 38 km, 40 min)Corcelles-en-Beaujolais at 7.6 km (8 min)
DepartmentAinIlliat at 7.7 km (10 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

At the gates of the Dombes and Bresse. Faced with Beaujolais and throw from Macon. Altitude 180 m. Located 420 km from Paris.

The common Thoissey is bordered by the Saône and Chalaronne. With its towpath and meadows that form a écocomplexe for its rich biodiversity in fauna and flora.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The pharmacy of the Hospital of the 18th century, classified as historical monuments.
  • Laundry 19th century.
  • Mansions and timbered.
  • The lifting of the port with its avenue of 179 planes of 900 m dating from 1808 (the second most beautiful in France) about to be closed.
  • Park City Merchant (trees and wildlife).
  • All types of fishing can be practiced, either along the 13 km of banks of the Saone, on the Chalaronne and its tributaries, in many reaches or ponds.
  • Hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Thoissey
MonumentsConvent of the Ursulines

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Thoissey Festival in July and August.
  • Fair of Saint Martin: Every 1st Sunday of November (gourmet and craft exhibitions).
  • Concert - Café Theater - Film - Folk feasts.
  • Flea markets - Cabaret Evening - Art exhibitions - Fishing contest ...

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Garnerans: Château de Romans - townhouses.
  • Illiat: Church apse with superb 17th century frescoes, the oldest so far discovered in the department.
  • Mogneneins: Calvary Church and the 16th century - Old Well - Pigeonlofts.
  • Peyzieux-sur-Saone: Church of the 18th century - Laundry - Pigeonlofts.
  • Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne: Church - to 6 basins Laundry - Mills - Bee - Castle Challes.
  • Saint-Etienne-sur-Chalaronne: Poype - Chapelle Saint Blaise from the 17th century - Wells - Pigeonlofts - Laundry - including 2 mills in operation.
  • Route Dombes and Bresse.
  • Over 130 km of hiking trails through 11 routes, equestrian and mountain bike throughout the intercommunal (Thoissey, Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne, Peyzieux, Mogneneins, Garnerans, Illiat, Saint-Etienne-sur-Chalaronne ) - 2 circuits "Ain cycling" (40 and 47 km).
  • Celebrations:
  • In Illiat: Day of Bread Ovens in March.
  • In Peyzieux: Feasts of the snail in July.
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Les Maritonnes
Romanèche-Thorins
On the wine trail between Lyon, Mâcon and Beaune, charming hotel and restaurant with outdoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, tennis court, park of 1.3 hectares and terraces are at...
Located 4.7 km from ThoisseyFrom 25 € to 65 € per person 
Chateau des loges  
9.5
Le Perréon
Located right in the Beaujolais, the castle is open boxes for moments of relaxation and delicacies. 18th-, 10 rooms, flexible meeting rooms, terraces, French garden, lounge and pool...
Located 19.5 km from ThoisseyFrom 25 € to 70 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les hauts de chenas  
Chénas
At the heart of raw oak, Nathalie Fauvin welcomes you in its field known as the 'eagle's nest' by the inhabitants. An exceptional site that offers a breathtaking view of the Beaujolais...
Located 9.6 km from Thoissey98 € the double room 
Le clos beaujolais  
Belleville
Abode of the eleventh century entirely renovated with 4 bedrooms charming theme. Independent access. Very quiet. Court closed for vehicles. French park with large swimming pool. Free...
Located 9.7 km from ThoisseyFrom 75 € to 90 € the double room 
Domaine des roses d'or    
8.7
Belleville
The field of pink gold is a new construction of Provence inspired. Tasting the wines of the area you can admire the landscape. A garden with games for kids and the family pool are at...
Located 9.7 km from ThoisseyFrom 61 € to 75 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Le gite d'angelice
La Chapelle-de-Guinchay
Studio equipped. Amid the vines in a garden of flowers and very quiet village. Au All services at the center of the great wines of Beaujolais (St Amour, Windmill, Juliénas, oak, etc...)...
Located 6.8 km from Thoissey255 € per week 
La Madonette
Fleurie
The Madonette is a recent house fully equipped open up onto a private and enclosed garden surrounded by vineyards.
Located 9.1 km from Thoissey 
La Vigneraie  
8.4
Fuissé
Situated in the heart of. the South of Burgundy you will find our cosy house which has a unique view over the wine yards of Fuissé, Grand Cru of the Maconnais, and the rock of the....
Located 13 km from Thoissey450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le renom    
9
Vonnas
Green holiday resort at the confluence of two rivers, camping The Renown Open April to October welcomes you in a calm and relaxing on a green site. Near the center of the village and...
Located 15.6 km from ThoisseyFrom 14.20 € to 18.80 € per day 
Camping Indigo Parc des Oiseaux  
Villars-les-Dombes
At the heart of the Dombes, the land of a thousand of ponds, along a river, the Indigo Parc des Oiseaux Campsite is an ideal site for all nature-lovers in search of simplicity and freedom....
Located 26 km from ThoisseyFrom 12.50 € to 17 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Maison Blanche     
7.5
Romanèche-Thorins
La Maison Blanche is situated in Romaneche Thorins, a 5-minute drive from the A6 motorway. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a sunbathing terrace and a family-run restaurant. Each of...
Located 4.1 km from ThoisseyRoom from 49 €
Les Maritonnes     
8.2
Romanèche-Thorins
The hotel offers a great place to stay while exploring the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions, with their delightful villages, vineyards, wonderful scenery and rich cultural heritage....
Located 4.7 km from ThoisseyRoom from 75 €
Auberge des Sablons     
8.1
Belleville
Set in the Rhône-Alpes countryside, this hotel features a floral garden and a shaded terrace. It offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and is 4 km from Belleville-sur-Saône Train Station....
Located 6.1 km from ThoisseyRoom from 48 €

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