Ars & the Dombes region

The Region of Thousand Ponds

A country of ponds, old farms, medieval villages and bird paradises. The Dombes region has preserved its unique nature. La Dombes invites you to come and discover its magical landscapes, its history and its way of life. La Dombes is a large plain that stretches out from the Bresse region towards the south, where it joins the fertile valleys of the Rhône, the Ain river and the Saône.
On your way, do not miss the unforgettable Basilique du Saint Curé d’Ars sur Formans. You can also find a famous wax museum, the medieval city of Pérouges, famous for being one of France’s most beautiful villages, the traditionnal Saturday Covered Market in Chatillon sur Chalaronne and so much more! Avisit to Ars cannot be missed; this is a famous place of pilgrimage and heritage!

> Discover Ars sur Formans
> Château d’Ars
> Musée d’Ars
> Porte Ouest de la Dombes