Pirajoux: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The present-day church of Pirajoux was completed in 1856, replacing an older chapel. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross; the building stands on a small hill. Inside the church, a 16th-century crucifix is located on the rood beam.

Culture

Anyone considering Pirajoux as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

To the west of the village, in the direction of Marboz, lies the Chapulin meadow. It is protected by an order safeguarding its biotope and is a wet habitat rich in insects and hygrophilous plants. The meadow also lies on the migration route of the Eurasian curlew.

Paths and routes

The “De Bresse en Revermont” hiking route begins at the Place de l'église in Pirajoux (01270). It follows a municipal path laid out on a former Roman road from Mâcon to Besançon via Montrevel and Coligny.

The “Mystérieuse Fougemagne” circular trail runs mostly through the municipality of Pirajoux. It is 15.4 km long; the stated duration is 4 hr 20 min, and the difficulty level is moderate. Before reaching the Étang de Fougemagne, the route passes the Moulin de Romanèche, also known as Moulin Revel, which is located on the Solnan River.

The “Route fleurie de la Haute-Bresse” is a tourist route in Pirajoux. The route is approximately 250 km long and connects the Revermont and the Val de Saône via the Bresse.

Cuisine

Le Villageois is a restaurant-pizzeria in Pirajoux, in the Ain département, offering traditional cuisine.

Other places: Reyrieux, Niévroz, Arbigny, Cormaranche-En-Bugey, Lhuis, Crozet, Chazey-sur-Ain, Tramoyes

For the overarching travel overview: Ain.