Famous for its industrial know-how, Oyonnax enjoys a remarkable natural setting that offers both summer and winter many cultural visit and a host of leisure and relaxation offers.
Situated between the Rhône-Alpes regions, Burgundy and Franche-Comté in the Jura border, Oyonnax, the second city of Ain (about 23 000) takes place in the countryside of the Haut-Bugey.
Oyonnax, located in the heart of the Jura Mountains, 540 meters above sea level, is also the city gate of Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Jura: this region of lakes, forests, rivers, is ideal for hiking in summer and activities Nordic winter, with several stations in the immediate vicinity (Hautes-Combes, Plateau Retord, etc.).
Economically, Oyonnax is recognized for the expertise of its companies working long plastic. This expertise, which made the world-renowned Oyonnax, is unveiled at the museum Comb and Plastics. His exhibition retraces the industrial history of the city, the first combs the plastics industry of tomorrow and showcases the city's motto: "It is high thanks to the persistent work of its inhabitants."
Another strong symbol of the city of Oyonnax, rugby, with the US Oyonnax and chant: "Here, here it is OYONNAX". The success of rugby USO, who ascended the Top 14 in 2013, is also based on the work, like the motto of the city. Indeed, for Oyonnax, sport is of great importance, and the city boasts its status as a city of sport, hosting sporting events of national or even international scale: the Tour de France in July 2014, the Gymnastics Championship in France 2013, the final of the Coupe de France Rally in 2013, etc.
