Practical life
Near the cottage
Shops, services, leisure... Everything you need for a hassle-free stay, on foot or just minutes away by car.
In the village
Poncin, a lively village
No need to take the car for daily needs. The heart of Poncin village is 2-5 minutes' walk from the cottage, with all essential shops.
Bakery
2 min walk
Fresh bread, pastries, cakes
Grocery / Convenience store
3 min walk
Everyday products, essentials
Newsagent
3 min walk
Newspapers, magazines, postcards
Post office
5 min walk
La Poste, parcel collection
Cash machine
3 min walk
Bank
5 min walk
Shopping & supplies
Supermarkets and large stores
For bigger shops, several supermarkets are accessible in just a few minutes.
Intermarché
Pont-d'Ain · 8 min by car
Full supermarket, click & collect available
Carrefour
Ambérieu · 20 min
Large store, shopping mall
Leclerc
Ambérieu · 20 min
Hypermarket, petrol station
Total petrol station
Pont-d'Ain · 8 min
Open 6am-10pm
Intermarché petrol station
Pont-d'Ain · 8 min
Fuel 24/7
Local producers
Surrounding area · 5-15 min
Cheeses, poultry, honey, vegetables
Health & services
Essential services
Doctor, pharmacy, A&E... In case of need, everything is quickly accessible.
Pharmacy
Poncin · 3 min walk
Medical practice
Poncin · 5 min walk
General practitioner
Dentist
Ambérieu · 20 min
A&E / Hospital
Ambérieu · 20 min
Fleyriat Hospital Centre (Bourg): 30 min
Veterinarian
Pont-d'Ain · 10 min
Fire brigade (18)
Poncin station
Rapid response
Immediate leisure
Relax and have fun right on your doorstep
Without even taking the car, you'll find plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Swimming (Île Chambod)
5 min by car
Lifeguarded beach in summer, paddle boarding, pedalos, canoeing
Hiking trails
Starting from the cottage
GR9, Tour du Bugey, waymarked routes
Fishing in the Ain
At the edge of the village
Trout, pike, zander (licence required)
Mountain biking
Starting from the cottage
Waymarked FFC routes, all levels
Canoeing
Poncin / Pont-d'Ain · 8 min
Routes of 7 to 32 km, return shuttle
Poncin Castle
5 min walk
Historic ruins, viewpoint over the valley
For tourist activities (Cerdon Caves, Bird Park, castles...):
See all activitiesGastronomy
Where to eat in the area?
Traditional Bugey cuisine, pizzeria, farm restaurants... A few good addresses for your evenings off cooking.
Poncin Restaurant
2 min walkTraditional Bugey cuisine
Terrace in summer, local specialities
Village Pizzeria
3 min walkPizzas, grills
Eat in or takeaway
Le Carbet (Île Chambod)
5 min by carBeach restaurant
Open in summer season, relaxed atmosphere
Bugey farm restaurants
10-20 minFarm cuisine, local produce
Bresse poultry, cheeses, booking required
The Monday morning market
Every Monday, the village square comes alive with the Poncin market. Local producers, Bugey cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal fruit and vegetables, mountain honey... The perfect opportunity to put together a gourmet hamper for your stay.
A hassle-free stay
Everything is within reach so you can make the most of your holiday.
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