Villars-les-Dombes

Villars-les-Dombes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownVillars-les-DombesBouligneux at 4.1 km (5 min)
Insee code01443Lapeyrouse at 5 km (6 min)
Postcode01330Le Plantay at 5.6 km (6 min)
Latitude46.0021140Versailleux at 7 km (8 min)
Longitude5.0291070Saint-Marcel at 7 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 263 to 295 metersJoyeux at 7.6 km (9 min)
Surface24.65 km²Birieux at 8.2 km (8 min)
Population4317 inhabitantsSandrans at 8.9 km (9 min)
Density178 inhabitants/km²Marlieux at 9.3 km (9 min)
National labelsSaint-André-de-Corcy at 10.2 km (10 min)
Chief townBourg-en-Bresse (at 28 km, 28 min)Saint-Germain-sur-Renon at 10.5 km (10 min)
DepartmentAinAmbérieux-en-Dombes at 11 km (12 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The common Villars-les-Dombes is located inside the Dombes wet area with 1000 ponds.

Classified Green Station, Village 2 flowers.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Bird Park: 35 acres of nature. It is the largest and richest park in Europe with over 2,000 birds of 400 species from around the world.
  • Tourist tours of the Route of the Dombes Ponds (2 loops left Villars-les-Dombes).
  • Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Romanesque Gothic redesigned. Poype, clod castrale with the remains of a brick tower.
  • Activities
  • Golf course 18 holes.
  • Water sports.
  • Walking tours and bike marked.
  • Departures nature and heritage for families.
  • Fishing in pond and river.
  • Rally discovery for families (30 km).
  • Trail pedestrian Pierre Poivre.
  • A lot of entertainment.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Villars-les-Dombes
Information pointsTourist Office of Villars-les-Dombes
Leisure centresAnimal Park of the Oiseaux,   Golf Course of the Clou,   Museum of La Dombes
MonumentsChurch of La Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Festival of Brass in Dombes: late July. Main event which presents sets of high quality copper in sites open to the public exceptionally (castles, churches, halls ...).
  • Market for fresh produce and clothing: on Tuesday morning.
  • Night Market: 3rd Friday in June
  • Fair Economy: 2nd weekend of September.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Near Villars Abbey Dombes, churches, villages in bloom, Louis Jourdan Museum in Saint-Paul-de-Varax, red brick castles (private) ...

PHOTOS
Bird Park of Villars-les-Dombes
 
Fontaine Paul Cézanne
Church
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le ptit milieu  
9.5
Bourg-en-Bresse
Organic restaurant offers traditional cuisine and the world with local products and seasonal special menus without gluten or dairy vegetarian or without pruduits.
Located 26 km from Villars-les-DombesFrom 5 € to 35 € per person 
Le mont laurier
Villeurbanne
Ideally located in the heart of the Charpennes, the restaurant Le Mont Laurier welcomes you in a warm atmosphere. Its leader applies daily to surprise you by making traditional food...
Located 29 km from Villars-les-DombesFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 
Le pain de sucre resto brasil
Lyon
Restaurant Brazilian Sugar Loaf offers a carnival of exotic flavors, from discovery through culinary specialties from all over Brazil and oenological journey with Wines of the World......
Located 29 km from Villars-les-DombesFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Domaine de la belliere    
9.9
Villars-les-Dombes
At the heart of the dombes, halfway between Lyon and Bourg en Bresse, Le Domaine de la Belliere is a property of 10 hectares which is home to five charming rooms tastefully decorated...
Located in Villars-les-DombesFrom 104 € to 160 € the double room 
Étang de chaffaud  
Villars-les-Dombes
- Welcome to Zdenka and Daniel Back. You will be accommodated in the owners house. Discover the best in the most unique setting during your stay in the Guest Rooms. In a complete freedom,...
Located in Villars-les-DombesFrom 41 € to 50 € the double room 
Les Barelles  
Saint-Jean-de-Thurigneux
In the Dombes, the region of a thousand lakes, near to Lyon and the Beaujolais, we are able to offer 4 bedrooms each independant and a high level of comfort. After your visits or sporting...
Located 11.5 km from Villars-les-Dombes65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Beaujolaise
Villefranche-sur-Saône
Charming one bedroomed apartment in a luxury block with swimming pool and tennis court, 5 minutes from the centre of Villefranche sur Saône, capital of the Beaujolais.
Located 25 km from Villars-les-Dombes315 € per week 
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Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or
Looking for rental houses in Lyon, temporary housing for rent short term, friendly and convenient alternative to hotel for your travel or tourism business? We offer our lodgings near...
Located 25 km from Villars-les-Dombes340 € per week 
Château de Longsard
Arnas
It is grand: an obelisk amid the topiary, Beaujolais from the vineyard and a seductive 18th century chateau. Your Franco-American hosts, sophisticated, multi lingual and genuinely keen...
Located 27 km from Villars-les-DombesFrom 350 € to 400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 in Villars-les-DombesFrom 12.50 € to 17 € per day 
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 24 km from Villars-les-DombesFrom 14.20 € to 18.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Le Ribotel     
8.1
Villars-les-Dombes
This Logis is located 800 metres from Villars-les-Dombes Train Station and 500 metres from the village’s shops and restaurants. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi...
Located in Villars-les-DombesRoom from 51 €
Best Western Hôtel et Golf du Gouverneur     
8.2
Monthieux
The Gouverneur hotel is located in the middle of the Gouverneur golf club, in the Rhône-Alpes countryside. It has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and garden. Guestrooms at the...
Located 8.5 km from Villars-les-DombesRoom from 80 €
Chez Noelle     
7.7
Relevant
This charming hotel is situated in Relevant, in the Rhones-Alpes region of France. It features a large terrace planted with flowers and a restaurant serving regional cuisine. Guestrooms...
Located 11.4 km from Villars-les-DombesRoom from 50 €

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Citadines Genève Ferney Voltaire
With a sauna and private garden, the Citadines Genève Ferney Voltaire offers self-catering accommodation close to Geneva,...
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