Romenay walks

A route along easy paths in the Bresse region, starting from the traditional village of Romenay.

It is undoubtedly the sand dunes that represent the most striking feature of the Nature Reserve. Shaped 5,000 years ago by the wind, these shifting sands are partially covered in mosses and lichens. Only species adapted to arid environments manage to colonise them. Just a few metres from this desert-like environment lies a waterlogged area stretching over 5 to 6 hectares: a wooded peat bog, the presence of which at an altitude of just 200 metres is surprising. A third, very different environment can be seen not far from there: Étang Fouget, whose surrounding marsh takes the form of a vegetative labyrinth and attracts numerous birds.

This circular route allows you to discover all that Cuisery has to offer: the village centre, the aerodrome, the countryside (pond, woods, fields), including wildlife: Bresse poultry farms, horses in the meadows or at the riding school, birds by the pond, and occasionally hares or roe deer in the fields.

A path linking the Cuisery Water Sports Centre to the Loisy Water Sports Centre along the banks of the Seille. It’s a very pleasant round trip through the countryside and along the riverbank.

Before being renamed Montpont-en-Bresse in 1961, the town was first known as “Mons Pavonis” and then “Montpaon”. Dotted with ponds, streams and rivers, it also boasts a large area of woodland. The charm of this countryside lies in the diversity of its heritage, fine examples of which can be found in the village centre, with its brick church, its town hall housed in a former manor house, and its library set in a traditional Bresse-style building.

A route with little elevation gain, offering the chance to explore part of the Reyssouze Valley near Chavannes. A lush cattle-rearing region in the heart of the Bresse.

On this route, you’ll discover the vast floodplain of the Saône, stretching as far as the eye can see. Once you reach the banks of the Saône, you can see Île de la Motte, which has been designated a Sensitive Natural Area. Île de la Motte is home to colonies of herons: the little bittern, the little egret and the cattle egret, which can sometimes be sensitive to disturbance during the breeding season. The island’s presence on the river also helps to maintain fish diversity. Sediments carried by the Saône have been deposited and accumulated at La Motte, gradually creating small islets and secondary channels. Together, these form a mosaic of natural habitats that is home to an exceptional diversity of species.Beavers are present on the site and, indeed, contribute to its management by cutting branches from willows and poplars to eat their bark.

A pleasant walk taking you along a variety of paths – tarmac, stony and grassy – with sections crossing small streams and passing through small hamlets.

A lovely walk along the canals of Pont-de-Vaux, partly to reach the lock near the campsite, from where you can return to the village via tarmac and stony paths.

Simandre, on the banks of the Saône and close to Cuisery, is a lively village with many shops. Its Romanesque church and lava stone roof are listed in the Bâtiments de France inventory. You can observe the flora and fauna at the various ponds along the way.

Simandre, on the banks of the Saône and close to Cuisery, is a lively village with many shops. Its Romanesque church and lava stone roof are listed in the Bâtiments de France inventory. You can observe the flora and fauna at the various ponds along the route.

Sornay, a rural village of 2,000 inhabitants situated near Louhans-Châteaurenaud and Branges, is bordered by two rivers: the Sâne Morte and the Seille. The latter, popular with anglers and boaters, features a towpath perfect for exploring the wetlands and their characteristic flora and fauna.

Sornay, a village situated near Louhans-Châteaurenaud and Branges, is bordered by two rivers: the Sâne-Morte and the Seille. The latter, popular with anglers and boaters, features a towpath that’s perfect for exploring the wetlands and their characteristic flora and fauna.

This walk in the heart of the town offers a real breath of fresh air and allows you to discover the flora and fauna that have found a suitable environment in which to thrive. It’s the perfect family walk to enjoy after exploring the old medieval town and its main street, lined with 157 arcades – one of the longest in France. On Monday mornings, there’s a large market, including a poultry market, situated just on the other side of the railway line.

Surrounded by waterways, Louhans, of Burgundian origin, means "pleasant place by the water". Over the centuries, the town has developed thanks to trade. The medieval town has preserved its main street with 157 arcades, one of the longest in France. On Monday mornings, there is a large market, including a poultry market.