Thoissey: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

In Thoissey, the town's history can be encountered at several specific sites. The Cellier des Ursulines was founded in 1666 and serves as an exhibition venue for Thoissey's art collections. The restored north and south galleries of the small cloister have been open to visitors as exhibition spaces there since 2024.

The Apothicairerie in Thoissey was built between 1731 and 1735 within the hospital. It features patinated walnut woodwork and cobalt-blue faience from Nevers on Renaissance-style cabinets. It can be visited by groups of 5 to 25 people by prior reservation; in summer, guided visits are also offered by the association Les Amis du vieux Thoissey et de ses environs.

The Chapelle du Clos de l'Hôpital is an 18th-century building with murals in the style of Fra Angelico. The Itinéraire patrimonial et touristique de Thoissey traces the town's history with 14 information panels.

Renting a holiday apartment in Thoissey can be part of your personal travel planning.

Routes and Landscapes

The Voie Bleue includes a cycling stage from Thoissey to Trévoux. In Thoissey, the Voie Bleue has a central rest area next to the campsite with luggage lockers, picnic tables, toilets, drinking water, tourist information and Wi-Fi.

The Chemin le long du Canal de Thoissey is an approximately 900-metre-long towpath for walks. The towpath along the Canal de Thoissey runs along Avenue du Port beneath an avenue of 179 plane trees planted in the 19th century.

The Sentier de Découverte La Chalaronne au fil de l'eau – Boucle No. 1 Thoissey offers short, easy walks along the Chalaronne; there are educational information panels along the individual loops.

Leisure and Discovery

The arboretum in Parc municipal Général Marchand features numerous tree species with explanatory panels and also includes a children's playground and animals. Parc Aventure Thoissey offers families activities in a shady, green setting on the banks of the Chalaronne.

The Piscine estivale outdoor pool in Thoissey offers three pools, a slide, a diving board and water games.

More local pages: Jayat, Biziat, Hauteville-Lompnes, Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône, Gorrevod, Artemare, Cormaranche-En-Bugey, Montréal-La-Cluse

For the broader travel overview: Ain.