Bény: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Bény, historic buildings, insights into traditional crafts and paths through the Bresse come together with a festival dedicated to Bresse poultry. Between the church, manor houses, workshop and countryside, this creates a diverse local character.

Those who choose Bény as a travel destination and want to rent a holiday apartment search specifically for accommodation in this location.

Culture

The Manoir dit de Marmont in Bény is protected as a historic monument; it was listed by decree of 23 July 1992. The protected manor includes the adjoining well and outbuildings.

The Church of Saint Vincent in Bény has numerous figurative stained-glass windows. A processional banner of Saint Vincent from 1875 in the Church of Saint Vincent in Bény was listed as a historic monument by decree of 10 June 1996.

At the Atelier d’Ixchel in Bény, visitors can take a guided tour of a traditional and innovative workshop. The tour presents traditional techniques for restoring stylish seating furniture and covers the processing of wool from local sheep farms through to the production of mattresses and bedding.

Paths

The circular route “Sur les chemins de Bény” is 16.6 km long, moderately difficult and takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes on foot. It passes through the hills and valleys of the Bresse.

The large loop of the “Chemins des bois de Bresse” mountain-bike and trekking-cycle circuit can alternatively start at the town hall square and the stadium in Bény.

The walking route “À la découverte de Marmont-Chaffoux” begins in the village of Bény and leads to two Bresse manor houses and their mills, which are former agricultural estates.

The hiking trail “La Vallée du Sevron, entre Marboz et Bény” offers a starting point in Bény. It passes through meadows and forests along the edge of the Sevron Valley.

Countryside

The Sevron is considered a fish-rich river where anglers can pursue their hobby.

Local events

A festival in honour of Bresse poultry takes place in Bény on the first Sunday in July.

More local pages: Versonnex, Massignieu-De-Rives, Jujurieux, Hautecourt-Romanèche, Tramoyes, Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône, Jasseron, Péron

To the higher-level travel overview: Ain.