Échallon: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Nature

The Semine River crosses Échallon from north to south and rises in the neighboring département of Jura. Échallon's natural flora includes protected species of orchids and gladioli.

The mountain Le Cruchon is located in the immediate vicinity of Échallon. The mountain Crêt Pelé is located in the immediate vicinity of Échallon. The mountain Crêt de l’Auger is located in the immediate vicinity of Échallon. The mountain Crêt Mathieu is located in the immediate vicinity of Échallon.

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

History and Culture

The Monument aux Ailes Alliées in Échallon symbolizes the Allies' support for the Maquis of Ain and Haut-Jura in 1943 and 1944. The ashes of four officers who belonged to the Buckmaster network are kept in the Monument aux Ailes Alliées.

The Prairie d’Échallon was used by eight aircraft for a parachute drop, particularly on the night of July 13.

Trails

The “L’étrange trésor de la Vouivre” interpretation trail is accessible year-round. It is laid out as a circular route of approximately 3.5 kilometers and explains the 7,000-year development of vegetation around the lake and peat bogs.

The “Tour d’Echallon par Miribel” is a hiking trail.

Regional References

The historic site Abbaye de Chezery is located in the vicinity of Échallon.

The historic site Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Lupicin is located in the wider region around Échallon. The former monastery Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Claude is located in the wider region around Échallon. The historic site Abbaye de Bonlieu is located in the wider region around Échallon.

Local Tradition

Until the 1960s, the milk produced by numerous farmers in Échallon at the time enabled the production of Comté cheese.

More local pages: Confort, Servas, Neyron, Coligny, Replonges, Culoz, Pont-D’ain, Mogneneins.

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