Genouilleux is a commune in the Saône valley situated on the left bank of the Saône, between Dombes and Beaujolais.
Its marked trails will take you to the towpath along the Saône onto the plateau where you will discover the beautiful views of the Monts du Beaujolais.
For lovers of fishing, pontoon, accessible to persons with reduced mobility, and a boat launch are available.
| Municipality | Genouilleux |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 01090 |
| Latitude | 46.1192140 (N 46° 7’ 9”) |
| Longitude | 4.7869750 (E 4° 47’ 13”) |
| Altitude | From 169m to 231m |
| Surface area | 4.08 km² |
| Population | 674 inhabitants |
| Density | 165 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Bourg-en-Bresse (41 km, 43 min) |
| Insee code | 01169 |
| Intercommunality | CC Val de Saône Centre |
| Department | Ain |
| Territories | Alps, Jura mountains |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Guéreins | 1.3 km (2 min) |
|---|---|
| Mogneneins | 3.5 km (5 min) |
| Peyzieux-sur-Saône | 3.8 km (5 min) |
| Montceaux | 4.2 km (5 min) |
| Belleville-en-Beaujolais | 5 km (8 min) |
| Montmerle-sur-Saône | 5.3 km (8 min) |
| Amareins | 6.8 km (7 min) |
| Francheleins | 6.9 km (8 min) |
| Lurcy | 7 km (8 min) |
| Thoissey | 7.3 km (8 min) |
| Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne | 7.6 km (8 min) |
| Messimy-sur-Saône | 8.4 km (10 min) |
| Chaneins | 8.7 km (10 min) |
| Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne | 9 km (13 min) |
Chavagneux Castle: Located on a beautiful site overlooking the valley of the Saône Genouilleux in Ain Chavagneux Castle, 49 km north of Lyon, is a marvel of the eighteenth century, renovated in 2003-2005 with the help of historical monuments.
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul: The church, rebuilt in 1845, has beautiful paintings adorning the choir and apse. Admire also the ceiling wood paneling in the old network.
Pigeon: They are an architecture and culture always having a power charmer. It is a privilege to the feudal revolution. Possess a dovecote was a sign of wealth and respectability. Genouilleux into account five more that you can discover during a walk.
Terminals Tithe: At the time, the tithe (also the name of the terminal) was a tax on récole was perceived in nature mainly by monasteries, convents and other religious associations. Today, they serve as boundaries between common and Guéreins Genouilleux.
Hardies Castle: The castle built on the ancient monument was built of adobe in the early 17th century. It contains four square towers. The ground floor of the loft has been converted into a chapel by the current owner (private property).
Tower Chavagneux: military fortress of the 12th century, it has a dungeon three floors above a pit blind and low round tower whose walls carrons Savoy were stacked on the floor. The center of the courtyard, the well reached a depth of 27 m (private property).
Horse Fair Montmerle-sur-Saone early September, more than 400 years of history.
Mini-golf Montmerle-sur-Saone.
Ride the pony pony club Francheleins.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, ancient village of St Vincent de Paul; village of Ars-sur-Formans and the basilica dedicated to Saint Curé; Abbey Brou royal monastery; Fléchères Castle, where many movies were filmed; neighborhood Renaissance Villefranche; mountains of Beaujolais ... and many other tours will enchant your stay.
Boat trips on the Saone visiting Trévoux, former capital of the principality of Dombes ... and a choice among the largest French restaurants nearby.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 50 € to 220 € | Chamelet (28 km) |
 | Culture and education | 10 € | Saint-Point (28 km) |
 | Entertainment | 17 € | Pérouges (39 km) |
 | Culture and education | 36 € | Pérouges (39 km) |
 | Entertainment | 24 € | Lyon (39 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | All-terrain bike itinerary | Easy | 50 min | Montmerle-sur-Saône (5 km) |
 | Village visit | Easy | 1:00 | Villefranche-sur-Saône (15.1 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 20 min | Villefranche-sur-Saône (15.4 km) |
 | Village visit | Easy | 40 min | Vaux-en-Beaujolais (16.6 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 3:35 | Vonnas (19.3 km) |
