Villieu-Loyes-Mollon: apartments and holiday homes

Culture and history

The Château de Loyes has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 28 March 2008. Its grounds preserve fortification remains dating from the 11th to the 19th century. The Château de Loyes hillfort complex can be reached via a path.

When planning your own trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Villieu-Loyes-Mollon.

Hiking and trails

The Trail des 3 Villages runs 70 % along paths and 30 % over paved surfaces. It starts at the football stadium and leads along paths through the countryside, woodland trails and uphill sections. The “Marche par le château de Loyes” hike is 7 kilometres long and open to everyone.

Nature

Villieu-Loyes-Mollon is part of the ZNIEFF type II area “Basse vallée de l'Ain”, a dynamic river landscape with a wide variety of natural habitats as well as remarkable fauna and flora.

Geographical setting

Château des Allymes, a castle, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villieu-Loyes-Mollon. The historic site of Allymes Castle is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Villieu-Loyes-Mollon. The mountains Mont Charvet, Mont Falcon, Sur le Crêt and Mont Luisandre are located in the wider regional surroundings of Villieu-Loyes-Mollon. Château de la Bécassinière, a castle, is also located there. The ruins of the Saint Andry de Corcy transmitter are likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of Villieu-Loyes-Mollon.

Cuisine

Brasserie l’Ain Pression occasionally hosts tours of the workshop and concert evenings. Brasserie l’Ain Pression offers product tastings.

For the overarching travel overview: Ain.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Tossiat, Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans, Jasseron, Malafretaz, Cerdon, Lhuis, Mionnay, Simandre-sur-Suran.