Saint-Étienne-Du-Bois: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

The Écomusée Maison de Pays en Bresse presents the history and cultural heritage of Bresse from the 15th to the 19th century. Visitors can explore twelve rooms; prior registration is not required. The Écomusée also includes a barefoot trail for children, wooden games, and a forest park. One of the farms belonging to this Écomusée was built in 1465 and is one of the oldest farms in the Ain department.

Since 1994, the tradition of making Paria has been continued on the penultimate weekend of October. The timber of the Ferme de la Claison is dated 1649; the farm is located in a hamlet of Saint-Étienne-du-Bois.

Those who choose Saint-Étienne-du-Bois as a travel destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The yellow-bellied toad can be found at Étang de But. The mountains Mont Verjon, Mont Nivigne, Mont de la Rousse, and Montagne de Valuisant are located in the area surrounding Saint-Étienne-du-Bois.

Geographical Setting

The Château de Saix and the historic site Château de Montplaisant are also located in the area surrounding Saint-Étienne-du-Bois. In the wider regional area surrounding Saint-Étienne-du-Bois are the Statue de Xavier Bichat, a monument, and the Château de la Bécassinière.