The old town centre of Alby-sur-Chéran features arcades and colourful houses. The medieval town centre is home to the Musée de la Cordonnerie, which showcases Alby-sur-Chéran’s leatherworking heritage.
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Culture and History
The Musée de la Cordonnerie displays tools used in traditional craftsmanship, various nails, wooden clogs and sewing machines left behind by the last craftspeople. The Pont Vieux, which was destroyed during the Second World War, was rebuilt true to the original.
Notre-Dame de Plaimpalais is a contemporary church built in the 1950s. It features abstract stained-glass windows by Alfred Manessier and can be visited free of charge during the day.
Circular Route
The “Suivez la mouche” walking trail can be followed all year round. As a circular route, “Suivez la mouche” covers a distance with twelve stations and information boards in French and English. The route takes approximately one hour and is around 2 km long. A free audio guide for “Suivez la mouche” is available in French and English on izi.TRAVEL.
Nature
The Chéran is a wild mountain stream and has been recognised as a “site rivières sauvages” since May 2019. There has been a no-kill fishing area in Alby-sur-Chéran since 1999.
Access
The Vieux Bourg of Alby-sur-Chéran can be accessed via the D1201 or the A41, exit no. 15 Rumilly/Alby-sur-Chéran.
