Chazey-sur-Ain: Castle, Culture and Equestrian Sports

Chazey-sur-Ain combines a castle complex with digital art education and equestrian sports. If you are looking for a hotel in Chazey-sur-Ain, you can plan your stay around these different attractions: the château and village history, a visit to the Musée numérique, or a competition at the Parc du Cheval. The relevant visitor information is also important when planning: the public château park is open year-round, while guided tours of the Château are unavailable until further notice during renovation work.

The Château de Chazey-sur-Ain and its park

The Château de Chazey-sur-Ain is a former castle complex founded in the 12th century by the Lords of Coligny. After a fire in the 15th century, Philibert II of Savoy had the Château rebuilt. The present-day château has 41 rooms and is designed in the Neo-Gothic style. It also preserves older architectural features such as the keep, kitchens and chapel. Since February 18, 1987, it has been listed as a historic monument.

The Château’s public park is open and accessible year-round. Guided tours of the château are subject to a different condition: they are unavailable until further notice during renovation work. A virtual tour via an app, involving a member of the Savoie-Nemours family, is available as an alternative. If a guided tour is important to your stay, check before travelling whether the restriction is still in effect.

Digital art and village history

At the Musée numérique: l’art dans nos villages, you can view thousands of works of art from major museums. The programme also includes cultural education, conferences and workshops featuring themed virtual reality films. As programme details may change, it is worth checking the current events schedule before visiting.

Smaller attractions also offer a different perspective on a visit to the village. The Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel has statues dating from the 16th to the 19th century; a spring at the chapel is accessible to pilgrims and passers-by. Opposite the town hall, an old cattle trough recalls Chazey-sur-Ain’s agricultural past. Together, these places reveal different aspects of local history, while the digital museum focuses on works of art from major museums.

Equestrian competitions and getting to the Parc du Cheval

The Parc du Cheval hosts equestrian competitions ranging from club-level to international events. These include show jumping, dressage, western riding and competitions for young horses. The programme therefore spans various equestrian disciplines as well as competitions specifically for young horses. If you are travelling for a competition, check the specific event date in advance.

The Parc rents out areas and courses for clinics, events and training. This use should be distinguished from the competition calendar: a clinic, training session or event may be a different reason for your stay than a competition. Approximate travel times are given for the Parc du Cheval: it is about five minutes from the A42 exit and 15 minutes from the Lyons Rocade Est. From the Rocade Est, you can reach the A6 and A7 motorways.

When choosing when to travel, it makes a difference whether you mainly want to visit the public park, which is accessible year-round, take a virtual tour, explore the digital museum’s programme or attend a specific equestrian event. The relevant conditions or dates determine whether guided tours and events are available; the park is open year-round. This helps you decide the purpose of your stay and then look for a suitable hotel in Chazey-sur-Ain.

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