Excursion : Exploration des différentes facettes des étangs de la Dombes et de la carpe

10am: guided tour of the Dombes ponds

Immerse yourself in the history of the Dombes ponds, France's leading freshwater fish-farming region - discover the secrets of pond farming and their exceptional flora and fauna. The walk is punctuated by stops at the edge of the ponds to admire the beauty of the landscape and observe the birds (approx. 42 km with your coach, departing from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne).

11:30 am: Tasting of Dombes products

Enjoy carp, the emblematic fish of the Dombes region, in rillettes. Smoked or flavored with lemon, tomato or chili pepper, served on toast, this Dombes specialty will delight your taste buds. Accompanied by a glass of Bugey white wine or local fruit juice, you're guaranteed a convivial, gourmet tasting experience.

Lunch at the Auberge de Montessuy in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

Menu suggestion :

Kir "Montessuy

Bavarois of carp from our ponds, light cream with smoked fish

Poultry supreme with cream and Savagnin du Jura

Bresse gratin with seasonal vegetables

Cottage cheese dishes

Speculoos crisp chocolate royal

¼ of wine and coffee

2:30 pm: Video on pond fishing in Dombes

Pond fishing is an ancestral autumn tradition. Through a commented video, discover, all year round, this exceptional moment. Terms such as thou, seillette, gruyère or arvot, specific to Dombes culture and pond fishing, will no longer hold any secrets for you.

3:15pm: Leatherwork and carp skins

Artistic leatherworker Amarande will explain how to enhance and work Dombes carp skins to create carp leather objects. She will offer you a demonstration of how an object is made.

4:30 pm: End of excursion

Full-day distance: 45 km

* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.