Syam: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Forges de Syam are located at the confluence of the Ain and Saine rivers. The buildings of the Forges de Syam were classified as historic monuments in 1993–1994.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Syam can first get acquainted with the village here.

Culture and History

The Villa Palladienne, also known as Château de Syam, was built in 1818 by ironmaster Emmanuel Jobez. It has a square floor plan with a peristyle supported by eight columns and three circular balconies.

Nature and Landscape

The ZNIEFF “L’Ain à l’aval de Bourg-de-Sirod” also includes the municipality of Syam. The Roche du Midi in the municipalities of Syam and Bourg-de-Sirod is covered by a prefectural order protecting the biotope. The species listed as being affected at the Roche du Midi include the peregrine falcon.

The Source Intermittente appears under certain water-level conditions and has a periodicity of approximately seven minutes. Access to and crossing of the Source Intermittente can be difficult after rain.

Hiking and Cycling

The route Les Pertes de l'Ain à VTT – 62B passes through Syam and mainly follows forest tracks and meadows. As a mountain-bike route, it is an easy 18.5-kilometre circular trail.

La Roche des Sarrazins is a very easy six-kilometre circular hike. At the starting point of the route, parking is available at the Les Gyps picnic area in Syam. The route leads to the Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix chapel at the summit of Les Rochettes.

Les Bouchoux, Les Arsures, Saint-Lothain, Le Larderet, Darbonnay, Prenovel, Lac Des Rouges Truites, Saint-Germain-Lès-Arlay

To the higher-level travel overview: Jura.