Préfecture Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Musée de la Mécanographie
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Musée de la Mécanographie in Bourg-en-Bresse.
Ainterexpo
Learn about the events happening in Ainterexpo during your trip to Bourg-en-Bresse. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Brou Monastery
You can learn about the history of Bourg-en-Bresse with a visit to Brou Monastery. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Bourg-en-Bresse Cathedral
After visiting Bourg-en-Bresse Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bourg-en-Bresse. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area.
Parc de Loisirs de Bouvent
Explore the great outdoors at Parc de Loisirs de Bouvent, a lovely green space in Bourg-en-Bresse. Discover the area's countryside and temples.
Golf Bourg en Bresse
Enjoy a round of golf in Bourg-en-Bresse at Golf Bourg en Bresse. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Our pick of the best Préfecture Hotel Deals
Bô Hôtels Ambronay
Stayed at the hotel en route to returning home, very comfortable room would be happy to recommend to anyone on such a trip.
Reviewed on 22 July 2025
Greet Hotel Bourg-en-Bresse Sud Montagnat
Excellent hotel in great location just off the motorway. Restaurant is also very nice with good food, however due to the lack of anyone managing the staff service is not the best. Breakfast is excellent with lots of choice and plentiful.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
ibis Bourg En Bresse
As above
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
B&B HOTEL Bourg-en-Bresse Viriat
Really clean, spatious family rooms. Bathroom acceptable for one night stay. Small breakfast, but sufficient to start the day. Great for one night stay.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Best Western Hotel De France
Hotel quite central. Hotel a little dated. A multi-use indoor bar very close which was quite active on a Sunday. Hotel room small. Hotel linked to restaurant serving Bresse classics - Bresse chicken. Hotel itself reasonably prices
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Logis Hotel L'Embarcadère
Staff was extremely helpful and the restaurant was beautiful with amazing food. walkable and views of the lake made this stay wonderful
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Préfecture
Centre-ville
While Centre-ville isn't home to many top sights, Brou Monastery and Golf Bourg en Bresse are some notable places to visit nearby.
Champ de Foire
While there might not be top attractions in Champ de Foire, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brou Monastery and Golf Bourg en Bresse.
Brou
While visiting Brou, you might make a stop by sights like Brou Monastery and Apothicairerie de Bourg-en-Bresse.
Peloux-Mail
Peloux-Mail might not have many top sights, but Brou Monastery and Golf Bourg en Bresse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
