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Discover Culoz-Béon

Events, places to visit and local tourism businesses in and around town.

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Not to be missed

Upcoming events and places worth a detour.

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Culoz Market

Culoz, Rue de la Mairie

Tourist office highlights

Sights, activities, places to stay and restaurants in Culoz-Béon.

Things to see and do

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Château de Montvéran

Built in 1316 by Pierre de Luyrieu, the château has remained unchanged since its construction, with the exception of the towers, which were restored in the Romantic style after the Revolution. Serge Prokofiev and Henriette d’Angeville stayed there.

Activities and walks

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Circuit des Chemins de la Pierre

As you wander along the ‘paths of stone’, discover carved stone sculptures on a variety of themes in five villages: Pollieu, Marignieu, Vongnes, Ceyzérieu (Aignoz) and Culoz.

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Circuit patrimonial de Culoz

Nestled at the foot of the Grand Colombier and bordered by the Rhône, Culoz boasts a surprising wealth of heritage: a medieval castle, illustrious figures and geological curiosities can all be discovered on a heritage trail through the old town.

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Etang de la Rica

A Category 2 fishing lake, situated opposite Rue du Rhône, on the D992.

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Etang du Comte

Category 2 fishing lake

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Grandes Traversées du Jura (GTJ) : Itinéraire gravel de Mandeure à Culoz

The Grande Traversée du Jura gravel route, the latest addition to the long list of touring options, allows you to explore the Jura Mountains over a distance of nearly 400 km across three departments.

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La pêche sur le Rhône

The River Rhône forms the boundary of the Ain department for 165 km. Category 2 fishing. Fish: salmonids, predators, white fish, eels, burbot and catfish.

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La pêche sur le Séran (tronçon d'Artemare jusqu'au Rhône)

The Séran is a Category 1 river for trout fishing. The final stretch runs from Artemare (waterfall) to the confluence with the Rhône. Grayling fishing has been banned since 2000, following the collapse of the population.

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Plan d'eau et base de loisirs de Culoz

Set in lush green surroundings at the foot of the Grand Colombier, it offers a range of facilities perfect for relaxation: a lake (supervised swimming in July and August, in the afternoons), mini-golf, a pump track, a basketball court and a multi-sports ground

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Pump track de Culoz

A pump track is a looped track consisting of bumps and banked bends, and can be used for mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, rollerblading or scootering.

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Tour de Pays VTT Bugey - Grand Colombier - Espace FFC Ain Forestière

The southern loop of the Grande Traversée du Jura mountain bike route, following the ridges of Planachat, the Retord Plateau and the ridges of the Grand Colombier massif.

Where to stay

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Camping Le Colombier

A charming, shaded 3-star campsite, ideally situated on the shores of Lake Culoz and at the foot of the Grand Colombier. Perfect for holidays with family or friends on the doorstep of the Savoie region, or as a stopover on the GR9, GR65 and GTJ trails.

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L'Écrin des Granges

L'Écrin des Granges, situated in Châtel, a small hamlet in Culoz at the foot of the Grand Colombier, comprises five guest rooms, each themed around aspects of our region: the winegrower, the plant world, the farmer, the Marais de Lavours, and the Grand Colombier.

Where to eat

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Les Epicurieux

Creative cuisine made with fresh, seasonal produce, infused with flavours from around the world, served in a warm and cosy setting. Experience our warm hospitality by enjoying our ‘large communal table’ for 9 to 12 people.

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Restaurant de L'Écrin des Granges

A gourmet restaurant seating 12, set within our establishment, L’Écrin des Granges, located in Châtel, a hamlet of Culoz in the Ain department.

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Restaurant et plats à emporter "Au Campagnard Autrement"

In the town centre, a family-run restaurant that has been completely refurbished in a cosy style and is air-conditioned. Shaded terrace with a small Zen garden.

Local produce

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Caveau Bois Sylvain

All the vines face due south. Sylvain works alone on a 5-hectare plot and oversees his produce from the vineyard right through to sale. The wines have won numerous awards for their quality.

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 24 October 2026.