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Lagnieu

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ain

Commune of Ain Rhône-Alpes, Lagnieu has a rich industrial past which made its worldwide reputation, thanks to the presence of the Saint-Gobain glassworks. Once known for tanning, the city still know today a great industrial importance.

Located on the right bank of the Rhone, Lagnieu is contiguous to the southern foothills of the Jura and belongs to the natural region of the plain of the Ain. One called Fontaine-d'Or during the French Revolution, has an interesting historical and architectural heritage that attracts visitors passing.

Small haven of peace, Lagnieu is an ideal place to spend a quiet holiday in the heart of the most beautiful treasures of the Rhône-Alpes region. Enjoy these monuments steeped in history and warm and relaxed atmosphere that prevails there.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLagnieu
Postcode01150
Tourism label
Latitude45.9039960 (N 45° 54’ 14”)
Longitude5.3486269 (E 5° 20’ 55”)
AltitudeFrom 192m to 643m
Surface area27.25 km²
Population7340 inhabitants
Density269 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBourg-en-Bresse (43 km, 39 min)
Insee code01202
IntercommunalityCC de la Plaine de l'Ain
DepartmentAin
TerritoriesAlps, Jura mountains
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Vaux-en-Bugey3.2 km (7 min)
Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey3.6 km (9 min)
Vertrieu5 km (8 min)
Ambutrix5.3 km (7 min)
Leyment5.5 km (10 min)
La Balme-les-Grottes6.1 km (9 min)
Bettant6.3 km (12 min)
Saint-Denis-en-Bugey6.5 km (9 min)
Sainte-Julie7.4 km (10 min)
Sault-Brénaz8.2 km (11 min)
Ambérieu-en-Bugey8.2 km (16 min)
Souclin8.8 km (13 min)
Chazey-sur-Ain9.4 km (13 min)
Château-Gaillard9.9 km (13 min)
Villebois10 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

City rather old, Lagnieu still possesses an architectural heritage full of interest.

Listed historical monument, the castle of Montferrand is a former stronghold of the late fourteenth century. According to the assumptions of historians, a tower of the old fortifications would be the basis of the original castle built by Aynard Montferrand.

There still remains some vestiges of the old fortified town of Lagnieu, including the remains of some walls.

City Lagnieu houses within a beautiful neo-Gothic church of the nineteenth century with nice furniture inside.

Walking through the streets of the city or its surroundings, one can discover various beautiful monuments, like the cross of Bramafan which rises to 535 meters, the castle of Lagnieu, now privately owned, Proulieu the mill, the remains of an ancient daily life, or a beautiful loft dating from the sixteenth century.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Small, City Lagnieu not least in offers some nice events that attract visitors and sportsmen.

Lagnieu hosts a weekly market every Monday and Friday morning from 8am to 13h.

At the beginning of December, the city also offers a Christmas market with different activities and the presence of Santa.

Two annual fairs are organized Lagnieu: in November with the fair of St. Martin, and January with the fair of St. Vincent. On this occasion, the markets are available, as well as attractions.

Every weekend from May 1, the annual vogue takes place in downtown Lagnieu. Rides and other attractions sensational installed, while other events are organized.

In November, Dans'emble dance school offers dance festival with workshops and performances to the frenzied atmosphere.

Many sporting events are presented throughout the year, such as 10 km Nature in September, the relay marathon in October, or the Triat'Rhône, a triathlon in July.

Weather

Friday 31 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 1 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 2 june
Min. 12°C - Max. 16°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Outdoor show: Walking with witches
Entertainment17 € Pérouges (13.2 km)
Dramatised tour: Medieval immersion in Pérouges
Culture and education36 € Pérouges (13.2 km)
Kayak expedition with an instructor
Sports sensations15 € to 50 € L'Isle-d'Abeau (35 km)
Natural perfume-making workshop
Arts and Crafts125 € to 300 € La Tour-du-Pin (39 km)
Admission to Cluny Abbey and the Museum of Art and Archaeology
Culture and education11 € Lyon (43 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Garden Vertrieu Simples
Village visitEasy1:00Vertrieu (3.8 km)
Circuit The four villages
HikeIntermediate7:20Saint-Denis-en-Bugey (5.5 km)
Circuit Cuny's tour
HikeEasy4:10Villebois (9.1 km)
The Evosges Memorial Trail
HikeEasy3:30Évosges (13.2 km)
Hiking The Plantay Loop
HikeEasy1:40Le Plantay (24 km)

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Hotels

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