Pérouges is in Rhône-Alpes.
Pérouges is a preserved medieval village, built on a hill and surrounded by ramparts. It
contains many stone buildings bordering narrow, stone-paved streets.
- The Tree of Liberty (arbre de la Liberté) planted in 1792, during the French Revolution.
- A fortified church.
- Watch tower.
- Artists and artisans.
- Very quaint Shops.
Walk around the narrow, medieval streets.
- Local crafts
- Baked goods
- The Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges is one of the oldest inns in France. Its specialty is the galette of Pérouges. Waitresses are in local costume.
The neighbouring town of Meximieux has 3 streets you may wish to walk:
- Rue de Lyon: attractive street with shops, restaurants and a hotel/restaurant (Le Lion d'Or).
- Rue de Genève: attractive street with more shops.
- Rue de l'Église: a quaint, narrow street that leads to a small public square with a church.