Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg is a residential town just west of Bourg-en-Bresse. With around 6,000 inhabitants, it is part of the Bourg-en-Bresse urban area in the département of the Ain. Calm and well connected, it is a practical base for discovering Bourg-en-Bresse, the Bresse countryside and the Dombes.
Why stay in Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg
You are minutes from Bourg-en-Bresse and its monuments, with quieter streets, easy parking and access to the surrounding countryside.
Things to see in and around Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg
The church of Saint-Denis
The village’s Gothic church, altered in the 19th century, stands in the old centre.
The Royal Monastery of Brou
In Bourg-en-Bresse, the Monastère royal de Brou is a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, built in the early 16th century by Margaret of Austria, with remarkable tombs and stained glass.
Bourg-en-Bresse
Explore the old town of Bourg-en-Bresse, its half-timbered houses and its market, where you can find the famous Bresse chickens.
The Dombes
To the south, the Dombes is a plateau dotted with hundreds of ponds, a paradise for birdwatchers; the Parc des Oiseaux at Villars-les-Dombes is a popular visit.
Best time to visit
April to October is ideal for the countryside and the Dombes ponds.
Getting there and around
The nearest railway station is Bourg-en-Bresse, with TGV and regional trains. The Rubis’Vélo bike-share system has stations in Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg and Bourg-en-Bresse. Lyon-Saint-Exupéry and Geneva are the nearest airports.
What to eat
Bresse chicken (the only poultry in France with an AOP), cooked with cream and morels, Bresse blue cheese and galette bressane, a sugar-and-cream tart.
FAQ
How far is Saint-Denis-lès-Bourg from Bourg-en-Bresse?
Just a few kilometres, a short drive or bike ride.
Can you get around by bike?
Yes – the Rubis’Vélo bike-share serves the town.
