Péronnas

Chief town of canton, the municipality of Péronnas is located in the department of Ain, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. City of the urban unit of Bourg-en-Bresse, it takes place not far from the city, to the limits of Montagnat, Servas or Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg.

Occupied in large part by the forest of Seillon, green lung of the city, Péronnas is appreciated for its greenery, as much as for its authentic charm. Labeled flower city and rewarded with two flowers in the contest of towns and villages in France, it is also known for its typical Bressanne cuisine based on chicken with morels, and Bressannes cakes.

Its proximity to Bourg-en-Bresse and some of the most beautiful tourist sites in the region make it an ideal place to spend a few days of rest.

Municipality	Péronnas
Postcode	01960
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Latitude	46.1791480 (N 46° 10’ 45”)
Longitude	5.2037010 (E 5° 12’ 13”)
Altitude	From 223m to 277m
Surface area	17.55 km²
Population	6735 inhabitants
Density	383 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Bourg-en-Bresse (3.4 km, 6 min)
Insee code	01289
Intercommunality	CA du Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse
Department	Ain
Territories	Alps, Jura mountains
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alps

Bourg-en-Bresse	3.4 km (8 min)
Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg	4.2 km (8 min)
Servas	6.2 km (7 min)
Saint-Rémy	6.4 km (11 min)
Saint-André-sur-Vieux-Jonc	6.5 km (8 min)
Lent	7 km (8 min)
Saint-Just	8.3 km (14 min)
Montagnat	9.2 km (12 min)
Buellas	9.4 km (16 min)
Montracol	9.5 km (14 min)
Montcet	10.6 km (16 min)
Viriat	10.6 km (15 min)
Saint-Paul-de-Varax	11.5 km (11 min)
Ceyzériat	11.8 km (17 min)
Jasseron	12 km (20 min)

Listed as a Historical Monument, Saix Castle is a 13th-century former castle. Reworked several times, it still reveals parts dating from the fourteenth and fifteenth century.

The town also hosts on its territory the castle of Vernée nineteenth century, and the castle of Bécassinière the same time.

The forest of Seillon is an ideal place to discover the local fauna and flora, as well as the pleasures of hiking. It covers more than 600 hectares and can admire the remains of the Carthusian monastery of Seillon, a former Benedictine priory of the twelfth century cited in the novel by Alexandre Dumas, The Companions of Jehu.

Monuments	Castle of Saix
Natural sites	Forest of Seillon
Performance halls	Festival Hall of Péronnas

The Christmas market is held every year in December. A craft market is also organized in mid-May.

In April, place at the cycling race Le Bisou.

In June, Péronnas en Fête is the occasion to attend a parade of funny bikes, a bicycle race, a contest of miss or a dancing meal.

In October, the teasing evening unveils the history of corn around a festive and lively meal.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Outdoor show: Walking with witches	Entertainment	17 €	Pérouges (31 km)
Dramatised tour: Medieval immersion in Pérouges	Culture and education	36 €	Pérouges (31 km)
Motocross, trial or enduro lessons	Sports sensations	37 €	Joudes (33 km)
Canoe hire on the Saône	Sports sensations	9 € to 20 €	Tournus (48 km)
Visit to the castle of Alphonse de Lamartine	Culture and education	10 €	Saint-Point (49 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Circuit of the oak grove of Seillon	Hike	Easy	1:10	Péronnas
Hiking Between pleasure of the eyes and taste buds	Hike	Easy	3:35	Vonnas (16.9 km)
Walk The brook Black Fontaine	Hike	Easy	55 min	Serrières-sur-Ain (19 km)
Hiking The Plantay Loop	Hike	Easy	1:40	Le Plantay (19.6 km)
Hiking at Balvay Castle	Hike	Intermediate	4:45	Bolozon (21 km)

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