Dombes, landscape with thousands of ponds and lakes, is a highly environmental place and major site for green tourism.

A fishing tradition with fishnet has been going on since the 11^th century which made the Dombes, first and well-known place for freshwater fishing.

Besides charming and flowered villages, nature has been preserved and houses an amazing wildlife.

This area can be proud to host an delicious gastronomic tradition well renowned with many famous and prestigious restaurants. Tasteful dishes are served, made with carp, chicken, and the unusual frog legs.

You can walk from 5 to 16 km  on pedestrian trekking pathes starting from Sainte Olive, Saint Nizier le Déser, Monthieux, Saint André de Corcy, Saint Marcel, Saint Paul de Varax, Crans, Chalamont...

Easy to practice with your family (no gradient). A simple way to discover the amazing wildlife around ponds and lakes.

For more information, you need to contact the visitor’s information office in Villars les Dombes.