Day trip to Pérouges from Lyon

Perched on a hill in the Ain department, Pérouges is one of the best-preserved medieval villages in France. Its intact ramparts, cobbled streets made of pebbles from the Ain, and pisé houses dating from the 14th and 15th centuries make it a timeless place—ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of France and classified as a Historic Monument.

Regularly chosen as a backdrop for historical films and series — The Three Musketeers, Monsieur Vincent — Pérouges offers an authentic medieval atmosphere that few villages in France can claim.

Just 35 km from Lyon and 45 minutes away by coach, it is the ideal excursion to extend a stay in Lyon or enrich a seminar program with a memorable cultural discovery.

🚌 9:00 AM Departure by coach from your Lyon hotel
🏰 9:45 AM Arrival in Pérouges
🚶 10:00 AM Guided walking tour of the alleys and ramparts — 2h
🍽️ 12:00 PM Lunch at a restaurant in the heart of the village
☀️ 2.00 PM Free time — artisan shops, Pérouges galette
🚌 3:00 PM Return to Lyon
🏙️ 4:00 PM Arrival in Lyon

This program is given for information purposes only. Each excursion is adapted according to group size, desired duration, and objectives. Contact us to build your custom-made program.

It is impossible to leave Pérouges without tasting its galette. This sweet tart with brioche dough, generously buttered and sprinkled with sugar, is prepared according to a recipe passed down since the 15th century. Warm, slightly crispy on the edges and soft in the center, it is the signature taste of any self-respecting trip to Pérouges.

Would you like to include Pérouges in your program? Corporate seminar, incentive trip, tour group, or private event—we build each excursion to measure according to your constraints and objectives.