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Things to do in Pérouges

Village guide · Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 4 places to discover

An admirably preserved fortified medieval town, Pérouges has kept its pebble-paved streets and timber-framed houses, famous for its traditional sweet galette.

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The 4 must-see places in Pérouges

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Place du Tilleul Must-see

A central square adorned with a lime tree planted in 1792 as a symbol of Liberty, the heart of the medieval town.

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Ramparts of Pérouges Must-see

Nearly intact medieval fortifications ringing the town, offering a complete visitor circuit.

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Fortified Church of Pérouges

A 15th-century fortress church built into the ramparts, unique of its kind in the region.

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Pebble-Paved Streets of Pérouges

Typical pebble-paved lanes, lined with timber-framed houses and historic weavers' workshops.

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