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Chalamont

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ain

Chalamont - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ain
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Rural municipality of Ain, Chalamont takes place about ten kilometers from Meximieux, at the crossroads of the Villefranche-sur-Saône - Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Meximieux - Bourg-en-Bresse roads.

Close to Lyon, the one that takes its name from Solomon is one of the oldest towns in the Dombes. Destroyed at the end of the 16th century by the Bressans, it subsequently rose from its ashes, taking on the face that we know today.

Awarded two flowers in the competition for towns and villages in bloom in France, the town of Chalamont still attracts visitors in search of authenticity.

Geographical information

MunicipalityChalamont
Postcode01320
Tourism label
Latitude45.9965130 (N 45° 59’ 47”)
Longitude5.1723620 (E 5° 10’ 21”)
AltitudeFrom 269m to 330m
Surface area32.88 km²
Population2612 inhabitants
Density79 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBourg-en-Bresse (25 km, 26 min)
Insee code01074
IntercommunalityCC de la Dombes
DepartmentAin
TerritoriesAlps, Jura mountains
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Châtenay5.4 km (9 min)
Versailleux6.1 km (6 min)
Rignieux-le-Franc7.5 km (9 min)
Saint-Éloi8.3 km (9 min)
Le Plantay8.8 km (10 min)
Châtillon-la-Palud9 km (10 min)
Saint-Nizier-le-Désert9.1 km (10 min)
Crans9.2 km (11 min)
Joyeux9.2 km (11 min)
Dompierre-sur-Veyle9.8 km (9 min)
Priay10 km (14 min)
Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens10.3 km (11 min)
Meximieux10.9 km (11 min)
Villette-sur-Ain11.2 km (15 min)
Marlieux12.7 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling through Chalamont, be sure to admire the set of three 15th century houses listed as Historic Monuments: the Maron house, the Bolli house and the Mingat house. They are located in the medieval quarter of this city in the south-east.

You will also be able to discover the remains of the old city walls as well as those of the castle which was once the center of the châtellenie. To enjoy the landscapes and the good weather, head for the ponds, before going to the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption church.

Events and festivities

Photos

The town
The town
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the town
the town
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The town hall
The town hall
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the town
the town
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the town
the town
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Our Lady
Our Lady
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Our Lady
Our Lady
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The war memorial
The war memorial
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Weather

Monday 20 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 22°C
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Tuesday 21 may
Min. 14°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 22 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Outdoor show: Walking with witches
Entertainment17 € Pérouges (10.3 km)
Dramatised tour: Medieval immersion in Pérouges
Culture and education36 € Pérouges (10.3 km)
Admission to Cluny Abbey and the Museum of Art and Archaeology
Culture and education11 € Lyon (37 km)
Canyoning around Lyon
Sports sensations50 € to 75 € Lyon (37 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Lyon - In French
Entertainment24 € Lyon (37 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Hiking The Plantay Loop
HikeEasy1:40Le Plantay (7.1 km)
Circuit The four villages
HikeIntermediate7:20Saint-Denis-en-Bugey (13 km)
Circuit of the oak grove of Seillon
HikeEasy1:10Péronnas (19.5 km)
Garden Vertrieu Simples
Village visitEasy1:00Vertrieu (20 km)
The Evosges Memorial Trail
HikeEasy3:30Évosges (26 km)

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