Hikes, tastings in the heart of the Bugey Vineyard, visit of the Cerdon Caves, preview discovery of the Copper Factory, night at the Haunted Silks or Halloween in Chambod... The holidays of All Saints' Day, it sparkles in the Ain Valley!
1- VISIT THE COPPER FACTORY OF CERDON
EXPERIENCE THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION !
Highly anticipated in 2022, the Cuivrerie de Cerdon will finally open its doors and preview during the All Saints' Day holidays.
Witness of an industrial adventure of more than 150 years, the Copper Factory of Cerdon offers an incredible immersion in the secrets of the workshops and makes you discover demonstrations of unique know-how on period machines, completely restored on this occasion. Due to a high expected influx, the reservation is mandatory.
2- HALLOWEEN IN CHAMBOD
Tristan, a clumsy sorcerer's apprentice, is back on Chambod Island. His cousin Mélusine accompanies him. She hopes to see the Ornygothicum de la Rivière, a unique species on the island. But, time is running out, because Crapula, an evil hunter of magical animals is determined to capture him!
Your mission: to help Tristan and Melusine save the Ornygothicum before it's too late! NB: if you came last year, do not hesitate to come back, it is a new version and imagined especially for this year.
3- LES SOIERIES HANTÉES SOLD OUT
October 1922. A young boarder is found dead in the Soieries Bonnet factory on the eve of Halloween. Every year, she relentlessly returns to haunt the museum to take revenge on those who led to her loss.
Two unprecedented nights during which you will immerse yourself in the chaotic underside of a true story, and discover the dark and never before visited faces (especially the underground) of the Haunted Silks.
MUSÉE DES SOIERIES EXHIBITION Luxe, Mode et Sensualité
BOOKING https://www.cerdonvalleedelain.fr/musee-soieries-bonnet-exposition
4- GROTTES DU CERDON
End your journey with a journey to the center of the earth, exploring the fascinating Grottes du Cerdon !
Rich in a history that is counted in millions of years, the visit route plunges you into a unique underground odyssey. The end will not leave you behind... The appointment is given at the belvedere, with its breathtaking view of the Cerdon Valley.
BOOKING https://www.grotte-cerdon.com/
5- WONDERFULL HIKING
IN THE HEART OF THE VINEYARD
Hiking in the Bugey vineyards means taking the time to discover a tasty and preserved nature. Walk the remote Cerdon, the streets of this typical winegrower village, its vineyards and its limestone environment.
With the Ainoutdoor website, download the route of the hike.
AIN RIVER
Let yourself be tempted by a walk over the river Ain. At the rendezvous: a sumptuous panorama of the river and Chambod Island; the discovery of a typical hamlet of the Pays du Cerdon with its winegrowers' houses, its castle and its fairytale forest.
6- INCREDIBLE WATERFALL
Autumn is also the season when waterfalls are most beautiful. In the heart of the remote Cerdon, discover the waterfall of the Culaz gushing from the top of the cliff and flowing to the village of Cerdon. You can admire it from its vineyard, a real invitation to stroll.
7- DISCOVER AIN GASTRONOMY !
To discover the local specialties, go directly to the cellars of the winegrowers to taste the wines of Bugey. On your way, the magic of autumn operates. The vines take on their most beautiful dresses in orange, yellow, red and ocher shades. Accompany your tasting with the star cheese of the Jura Mountains, the Comté, 1st PDO cheese of France.
The whole team of Cerdon Vallée de l'Ain
wishes you a great holiday !