Pérouges | ||
region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | |
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Residents | 1.259 (2018) | |
height | 205 m, 303 m | |
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Pérouges is a place that has retained its medieval character: city walls that are built on a hill and the plain of the Ain dominate. It is pleasant to stroll through the village, which has kept its special character thanks to the inhabitants.
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getting there
By train
- 1 getting there (Gare de Meximieux). The Meximieux-Pérouges train station is 1 km from the village and has connections to Lyon, Bugey and Bourg-en-Bresse.
In the street
The place is 35 km northeast of Lyon and can easily be reached via the motorway A42 can be achieved.
mobility
The only way to get around the village is on foot; the car must be parked outside.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Arbre de la Liberté (Freedom tree). The tree was planted in 1792 during the French Revolution.
- 2 Église-forteresse (Fortified church)
- 3 Église-forteresse (Fortified church)
- Ruelles (Alleys). Artists and craftsmen can be seen at work.
activities
shop
Craftsmanship
kitchen
- Le Relais de la Tour (Place du Tilleul, 01800 Pérouges). Tel.: 33 4 74 61 01 03. In the center of the village.
accommodation
- Hostellerie de Pérouges, Place du Tilleul, 01800 Pérouges.