Bourg-en-Bresse

Bourg-en-Bresse is the prefecture of the Ain department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. Located 70 km northeast of Lyon, it is the capital of the ancient province of Bresse. In 2018, the commune had a population of 41,248. Wikipedia.
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Top attractions in Bourg-en-Bresse

Royal Monastery of Brou
1. Royal Monastery of Brou
4.7
(4278)
Cultural landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Flamboyant Gothic-style monastery known for its ornate marble royal tombs & oak choir stalls.
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Built in the 1500's, this is a magnificent monument to tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly spoke French and English.
We enjoyed our visit to the monastery and the museum. Beautiful site.
Very beautiful monastery with a rich history, unsurprising given how old Europe is. And this one has been well maintained, even hosting music and arts shows outside of just the walk around tour of the monastery itself. Obvious ongoing upkeep and restoration work is happening which is great given that this monastery is close to 500 years old. Doesn't look a day over 300. 🤪
A beautiful historical place where to spend a pleasant and interesting couple of hours. The architecture is impressive, the place is big and there is plenty of things to see: the church, the various rooms, the ancient tools used for the building, some historical facts etc... there was also a room with an art exhibition. Spent a wonderful afternoon there!
This place is breathtaking. The outside is beautiful and the inside is just amazing. Definitely worth the price of admission. Plan to allow yourself at least a few hours to enjoy and take in all the art, artifacts, and architecture this place has to offer.
Found by accident as we heading Northwards. Lucky the light show was on just as we took an evening stroll.Nice music also
Well maintained monastery and church with a very interesting history. The church hosts the graves of Philibert II., his mother and his wife Margaret of Austria, which are great pieces of art from Flamish sculpturers.
Stunning cathedral with a very unique roof displaying the colours of the Duchess of Burgundy built between 1506 and 1532. The monastery is behind the church.
Bourg-en-Bresse Cathedral
2. Bourg-en-Bresse Cathedral
4.6
(286)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
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What a stunning building. Free to enter. People praying so being silent adds to the experience. Lovely wooden carvings. Beautiful stained glass windows.
Beautiful church located at end of my favourite street in Bourg-en-Bresse. Love the inspiring view
I know a boss fight area when I see one
Beautiful church in the heart of town.
pay it a visit while in town.
Fantastic historical church.
(Translated by Google) A short tour of the historic center + its cathedral which, personally, is worth much more for its stained glass windows and exterior immensity than for its interior "decor". Very empty (probably under renovation), it is therefore its sublime stained glass windows which stand out most with their bright and "calm" colors. It also took me a while to grasp the implausibility and illogicality of the paintings of crucifixion or camel crosses, one time they are Romans, the other knights and finally, civilians... We'll have to give the guys a moment you decide 😆. 2000 years old after all, we can be sure of nothing. A good visit nonetheless in addition to the largely grandiose official buildings in the old town. (Original) Une petite visite du centre historique + sa cathédrale qui, à titre personnel, vaut bien plus pour ses vitraux et immensité extérieure que pour sa "déco" d'intérieur. Bien vide (sûrement en rénovation), ce sont donc ses vitraux sublimes qui marquent le plus de leurs couleurs vives et "calmes". Ils m'aura fallut du temps aussi pour saisir l'invraissemblance et illogisme des peintures de crucifixion ou chameau de croix, un coup ce sont des romains, l'autre des chevaliers pour finir, des civils... Un moment donner les gars faudra vous décider 😆. 2000 ans d'âge après tous, ont peu être sur de rien. Une bonne visite quand même en plus de bâtiments officiels en vieille ville largement grandioses.
LUDILUCKY
3. LUDILUCKY
4.3
(667)
Amusement center
Water & Amusement Parks
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(Translated by Google) A great place for kids. Thanks to the new owners for all the new features and their warm and welcoming smiles. The kids are starting to want to come to Ludilucky again. The ping pong table and the disco room are a great idea. Well done! The snack bar is delicious, both savory and sweet. We recommend it 1000%. Spend a wonderful afternoon at the park. (Original) Super endroit pour les enfants merci aux nouveaux propriétaire pour toute les nouveautés ,pour leur accueil chaleureux et souriant . Les enfants reprennent l envie de venir au Ludilucky. La table de ping pong la salle disco une super idée. Bravo à vous Le snack un délice autant salé que sucré un régale nous recommandons 1000% De très belle après-midi passez au parc.
(Translated by Google) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Big changes since the takeover! The new owners are great, very welcoming and committed. The park has become super clean and well-maintained. The food is really good there, and my three children love it every time we go. Congratulations to the whole team for this wonderful revival; it's a pleasure to come to such a friendly place! 👏 (Original) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gros changement depuis la reprise ! Les nouveaux repreneurs sont au top, très accueillants et investis. Le parc est devenu super propre et bien entretenu. On y mange vraiment très bien, et mes trois enfants se régalent à chaque fois qu’on y va. Bravo à toute l’équipe pour ce beau renouveau, ça fait plaisir de venir dans un endroit aussi convivial ! 👏
(Translated by Google) Great place for kids! The welcome is great, the staff is really friendly. There are plenty of games to have fun all day long. The food on site is very good and the prices are reasonable. I recommend it without hesitation. (Original) Super endroit pour les enfants ! L’accueil est au top, le personnel est vraiment sympa. Il y a plein de jeux pour s’amuser toute la journée. La restauration sur place est très bonne et les prix sont raisonnables. Je recommande sans hésiter
(Translated by Google) Very pleasantly surprised by the new features. Thank you to the new owners for doing all this to ensure our children had a great time. Thank you for their kindness and for the attention they paid to the children. We can't wait to come back, and this time not just for an afternoon, because now they offer snacks, it's really great, no need to go out to eat elsewhere. Good luck to you. (Original) Très agréablement surprise par les nouveautés merci aux nouveaux propriétaires d'avoir fait tous ça pour que nos enfants s'éclate Merci pour leurs gentillesse et pour l'attention qui porte aux enfants présent Nous avons hâte de revenir et cette fois pas que pour une après-midi car maintenant ils font snack c'est vraiment top plus besoin de partir mangé ailleurs Bonne continuation a vous
(Translated by Google) We celebrated our little ones' 8th birthday, everything went well, they were very well received, the park is better managed, there is more respect for the rules and better attendance, it's a pleasure and reassuring for our children who go to the park. Don't change anything, everything is perfect. (Original) Nous avons fêter l'anniversaire de nos puces pour leurs 8 ans, tout s'est bien déroulé, très bien accueillis, parc mieux gérer, plus de respect des règles et de meilleurs fréquentations cela fait plaisir et est rassurant pour nos enfants qui fréquentent le parc. Ne changez rien tout est parfait.
(Translated by Google) Very welcoming, very kind people. We stayed a good part of the day and also ate there; there was very little wait for lunch despite the crowds. And the prices are reasonable. Lots of games for children, and also a few for adults. I happily recommend this place 🙂 (Original) Personne très accueillante, très gentille, Nous sommes rester une bonne partie de la journée et nous avon également manger sur place il y a eu tres peut d'attente pour le service le midi malgré le monde. Et les prix sont raisonnables. Énormément de jeux pour les enfants, et également quelques-uns pour les adultes.Je recommande ce lieux avec plaisir 🙂
Carré d'eau Swimming Pool
4. Carré d'eau Swimming Pool
4.0
(905)
Public swimming pool
Fun & Games
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Really nice pool with indoor and outdoor pools. Also lots of parking around the pool.
Rude staff, went with my girlfriend, let me in and then told me my shorts were not tight enough, refused to give me a refund.
Ya troop dmeuf lol
(Translated by Google) I have been coming here regularly for years, alone or with my family, and it is a great pool. It is big, clean, and the water is warm (pools and showers). There are so many possibilities with the many pools inside and outside. Excellent value for money. The sports pool is great and the reception staff are always pleasant. Special mention to the young man who was at the checkout this lunchtime (17/10), very cheerful, it is pleasant, (never lose that smile!) (Original) J’y viens régulièrement depuis des années seule ou en famille et c’est une super piscine, elle est grande, elle est propre, l’eau y est chaude ( bassins et douche). Il y a énormément de possibilités avec les nombreux bassins à l’intérieur ou en extérieur. Rapport qualité/prix excellent. Le bassin sportif est top et le personnel à l’accueil toujours agréable, mention spéciale au jeune homme qui était en caisse ce midi( 17/10), très souriant, c’est agréable, ( ne perdez jamais ce sourire!)
Apothicairerie (réservation obligatoire)
5. Apothicairerie (réservation obligatoire)
4.4
(67)
Museum
Historical landmark
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(Translated by Google) Stunning ! Our 2 guides were charming, they opened a whole bunch of jars for us to see ointments, pills, powders. We found ourselves in the past through all the stories we heard, it was very cool. Thank you for this visit. (Original) Superbe ! Nos 2 guides étaient charmantes, elles nous ont ouvert tout un tas de pots pour voir des onguents, des pilules, des poudres. Nous nous sommes retrouvés dans le passé via toutes les histoires que nous avons entendues, c’était très chouette. Merci pour cette visite.
(Translated by Google) We were able to visit the apothecary by candlelight, it was a magical moment, a special atmosphere. We were lucky to have an extraordinary guide with lots of anecdotes. Of course it wasn't hot because the Hôtel Dieu closed its doors and the heating no longer worked, but it was a great moment of discovery. (Original) Nous avons pu visiter l'apothicairerie à la bougie, c'était un moment magique, une ambiance particulière. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir une guide extraordinaire avec pleins d'anecdotes Certes il ne faisait pas chaud car l'hôtel dieu a fermé ses portes et le chauffage ne fonctionne plus mais c'était un très beau moment de découverte
(Translated by Google) Superb, a must-see. The guide is inexhaustible on the history, making the visit even more fascinating. Reservations required. (Original) Superbe, a visiter absolument. Guide intarissable sur l'histoire et surtout qui rend la visite encore plus passionnante. Réservation obligatoire.
(Translated by Google) Unusual and intimate visit by candlelight giving off a cozy atmosphere, very interesting and rich in big and small stories. Excellent guide. Historically essential Find out everything about ointments, balms, syrups and ancient potions. (Original) Visite insolite et intimiste à la lueur de bougies dégageant une ambiance feutrée, très intéressante et riche de grandes et petites histoires. Excellente guide . Historiquement incontournable Tout savoir sur les onguents, baumes, sirops ou potions anciennes.
(Translated by Google) Another unique experience with this tour... into the sisters' past, up to 1963. The tour was guided by two volunteers who are very knowledgeable about the subject... Thank you. (Original) Encore un moment unique avec cette visite.. dans le passé des sœurs jusqu'en 1963. Visite guider par 2 bénévoles qui connaissent très bien le sujet... Merci
(Translated by Google) A magical place, which takes us back in time. The guide, who we feel is passionate, is not stingy with her knowledge. Thanks to her. (Original) Un endroit magique, qui nous replonge loin dans le temps. La guide, que l' on sent passionné, n'est pas avare de son savoir. Merci a elle.
(Translated by Google) Visited during heritage days. Very interesting and very beautiful. The story is told with passion. Everything is perfectly maintained and preserved. It’s a must-see for fans. (Original) Visitée lors des journées du patrimoine. Très intéressant et très beau. L histoire est racontée avec passion . Tout est parfaitement entretenu et conservé. C est à voir pour les amateurs.
maison Hugon
6. maison Hugon
4.3
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Museum
Sights & Landmarks
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(Translated by Google) This house is magnificent, I love everything that is historic (Original) C est magnifique cette maison de off j'aime les tous ce qui est historique
(Translated by Google) The Hugon house, located in the town of Bourg en Bresse, dates from 1496 and has been a listed historic monument since 1940. (Original) La maison Hugon, située dans la ville de Bourg en Bresse, date de 1496, elle est classée, monuments historiques depuis 1940.
(Translated by Google) Curiosity (Original) Curiosité
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Other notable attractions

Jacobins Gate
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Mairie de Bourg-en-Bresse
City Hall
Sights & Landmarks
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Bourg-en-Bresse
Basilica
Sights & Landmarks
le Zoom
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
Église Protestante Unie de Bresse Bugey Dombes
Protestant church
Sights & Landmarks
Tourist Office of Bourg-en-Bresse community
Tourist information center
Event ticket seller
Chapelle des jésuites
Chapel
Sights & Landmarks
Musée de la mécanographie de Bourg-en-Bresse
Temporarily Closed
Museum
History Museums

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