Les Barelles Bed and Breakfast - Chambres d'hôtes
Gîtes de France
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Fresh air, lakes, the countryside, beside a pond or a shaded terrace, following a sleepy river or a pathway, swimming, fishing, walking, eating at a quiet restaurant… Come and discover the region we call the "Dombes".

You are invited to partake in the harmony of La Dombes, the region with a thousand lakes. If you love fishing, then you’ll love the Dombes. Professionals and beginners will experience the thrill of landing carp, tench, pike and roach in the many lakes or rivers that surround this area.

Amongst the lakes you will discover 27 cycling circuits for all levels. The Dombes has a great countryside and is famous for being flat.


The Dombes is a region with many golf courses. Amongst others, the Golf du Gouverneur (4 km away from Les Barelles) is classed as one of the most magnificent golf courses in France with 3 different courses on 220 hectares of great countryside. Come and discover 8 golf courses within 25 miles of our home.

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Les Barelles - 01390 St Jean-de-Thurigneux - France Tel : +33 4 72 54 92 03      Email : andrew.armstrong@wanadoo.fr