Location & Access - A gîte in the heart of the Dombes

A PRIME LOCATION IN THE HEART OF THE DOMBES

Located in Saint-André-le-Bouchoux, in the heart of the Dombes regionDomaine de la Fontaine offers the peace and space of a country estate while remaining easily accessible from Lyon, Geneva and Paris.

Located about 1 hour from Lyon, 1 hour 30 minutes from Geneva and 2 hours from Paris , the Domaine is also accessible by train thanks to several stations located nearby.

COMING BY CAR

Domaine de la Fontaine is easily accessible by car , which also allows you to fully enjoy the many sites and activities of the Dombes during your stay.

From Lyon, allow approximately 1 hour drive .

From Geneva, the Domaine is accessible in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes .

Bourg-en-Bresse , the prefecture of Ain, is located about twenty kilometers from the Domaine.

Once there, you will enjoy a peaceful rural environment, with plenty of parking within the property.

The exact address and access instructions will be provided to you before your arrival.

Are you arriving in an electric vehicle?
A charging station is available directly at Domaine de la Fontaine.

COMING BY TRAIN

The Domaine is also accessible without a car.

The Saint-Paul-de-Varax and Marlieux–Châtillon train stations are the two closest to the Domaine, at approximately 5 and 6 km respectively. They are served by the TER line linking Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon .

For travellers coming from Paris, Bourg-en-Bresse and Mâcon-Loché TGV are two particularly interesting entry points .

FROM PARIS: THE ESTATE IS CLOSER THAN IT SEEMS

From Paris-Gare de Lyon , several TGV connections provide direct access to Bourg-en-Bresse . Depending on the timetable, the fastest journeys can take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Mâcon-Loché TGV is also an interesting option: Direct TGV trains connect Paris to Mâcon-Loché, with journeys taking approximately 1 hour 35 minutes depending on the timetable.

From either of these stations, a taxi transfer then makes it easy to reach the Domaine.

Are you arriving by train?

We work with a taxi driver located directly in our village , who can arrange your transfers from the region's train stations, including Bourg-en-Bresse and Mâcon-Loché TGV .

Please feel free to contact us before your stay so that we can help you organize your arrival.

FROM LYON

Several options are available from Lyon.

The Saint-Paul-de-Varax and Marlieux–Châtillon train stations, located just a few kilometers from the Domaine, make it easy to reach the surrounding area by TER train from Lyon or Bourg-en-Bresse.

A particularly practical solution for travelers who want to enjoy a stay in the countryside without necessarily taking their car..

FROM GENEVA AND SWITZERLAND

An easily accessible getaway from Geneva

Located about 1 hour 30 minutes from Geneva , Domaine de la Fontaine is ideal for a countryside getaway from Geneva and Switzerland.

In just a few kilometers, you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind to discover the unspoiled landscapes of the Dombes, its ponds, its nature and its wide open spaces.

An ideal setting for a weekend with family or friends, without having to go very far.

FROM LYON-SAINT-EXUPÉRY AIRPORT

The Domaine is also accessible from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport, making it easier to organize a stay for travelers coming from further afield or from abroad.

A rental car or a private transfer then allows you to reach the Domaine.

WHERE ARE WE ?

In the heart of the Dombes

Saint-André-le-Bouchoux is located in the Ain department, in the heart of the La Dombes Community of Communes. The municipality also belongs to the Lyon area of attraction, which clearly illustrates its location between countryside and major urban centers.

Lyon • Geneva • Bourg-en-Bresse • Mâcon • Paris

This situation allows you to enjoy a real change of scenery while remaining connected to major cities.

Need help organizing your arrival?

Whether you are coming by car, train or from Switzerland, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We will be happy to advise you on the best route and, if necessary, help you arrange your transfer to the Domaine.

Your stay begins as soon as you travel.