At the Chateau de Montiracle, discover the world of minerals, with more than 1800 samples and 150 related objects. In season, there is an ice bar on the chateau terrace, accessible to all.
As part of the Chateau de Montiracle, a former Templar Commandery, discover the wonderful world of minerals. With more than 1400 selected and varied samples and over 150 related objects, displayed in a dozen showcases spread over 4 rooms, the museum is the leading site in this field in the Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne region and beyond. As a bonus, there is the history of the castle. Private parking at the bottom of the castle. Opening days, times and prices can be found on the website or by ringing +33 (0)6 81 40 28 01
In season, an ice bar on the large, 400m2 terrace in front of the chateau allows you to enjoy the exceptional site fully.

Prices : Adult: 6 €
Child (6-18 years): 5 €
Large family: 15 €.

Free entry for children < 6 years.
Access : At the entrance of the medieval city of Crémieu. 40 km from Lyon.
Close to many tourist sites: Crémieu, the La Balme caves, the Hières-sur-Amby heritage centre, the Larina archaeological site, the abbey of Saint-Chef, the Ravier Centre in Morestel, the Pierre au Ciment Centre in Montalieu-Vercieu...

Located between Villemoirieu and Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas, the Besseye marsh is one of the last large wetlands in Eastern Lyon. Thematic path: educational pond, observation pontoons and information boards.
Covering 35ha, this remarkable natural area is home to a great diversity of natural environments dominated by reed beds and swamp sawgrass, characteristic of low marshes.
This mosaic of wetlands, alder trees and dry meadows has led to the establishment of plant and animal heritage species.
Numerous amphibians, such as the Palmate newt and Natterjack toad, live in the ponds and flooded areas, and there is a large number of endangered plant species such as Teucrium scordium or the Lesser water-plantain.