Blyes: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Blyes is bordered by the lower Ain River and has direct access to the A42 motorway.

Those considering Blyes as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Brotteaux de la rivière d’Ain include dry meadows rich in wild orchids and extending over more than 350 hectares. The Brotteaux de la rivière d’Ain also comprise forests, lônes and orchid meadows.

The Plan d’eau de Blyes is a green, peaceful place for walking and relaxation. There are hiking and cycling trails near Blyes.

Culture

The former Prieuré Notre-Dame-des-Anges in Blyes was first mentioned in 1136. The Prieuré de Blyes dates from the 12th century and was built from pebbles from the Ain River. The Benedictine priory in Blyes was one of the few women’s monasteries in the Ain département.

Cultural events take place in the chapel of the former Prieuré Notre-Dame-des-Anges. The Prieuré de Blyes is accessible year-round but cannot be visited; it is opened for events.

More destinations: Grilly, Chanay, Mantenay-Montlin, Cleyzieu, Saint-Bernard, Lélex, Gorrevod, Saint-Genis-Pouilly.

To the overarching travel overview: Ain.