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Parc de loisirs de Bouvent

in Bourg-en-Bresse
  • A 56-hectare leisure park just outside the town center, with a 21-hectare lake where you can picnic, stroll, fish and swim in summer, as well as relax. Children's play area. Open-air fitness area

  • The park is located 5 minutes from downtown, with a 21-hectare lake where swimming is permitted in summer. Sailing and kayaking schools, rowing sessions supervised by sports instructors, catamaran, windsurfing, sailing, paddle kayaking.

    Fitness trail and orienteering course, beach volleyball, disc golf, table tennis, archery, children's playground, picnic areas, 1st and 2nd category fishing site, supervised swimming (May to end August), summer entertainment for all, sporting and festive...
    The park is located 5 minutes from downtown, with a 21-hectare lake where swimming is permitted in summer. Sailing and kayaking schools, rowing sessions supervised by sports instructors, catamaran, windsurfing, sailing, paddle kayaking.

    Fitness trail and orienteering course, beach volleyball, disc golf, table tennis, archery, children's playground, picnic areas, 1st and 2nd category fishing site, supervised swimming (May to end August), summer entertainment for all, sporting and festive events.

    Bourg-en-Bresse golf course: open every day in a verdant setting. Free introductory lessons for adults, with registration.
    9-hole course, 6-hole compact course, introductory courses.

    Smoke-free area
    To combine leisure and health while preserving children's relaxation and development, the beach (grass and sand) and the play areas between the lake and the path are tobacco-free areas.
    Smokers are invited to leave the area and use the ashtrays to dispose of their cigarette butts.

    Reserved parking is available near the fishing and picnic area, and access to the beach is facilitated by the provision of a tiralo-type amphibious wheelchair.
    The park is also equipped with adapted sanitary facilities and signage to indicate access and services.

    Numerous activities at the Bouvent leisure park. Find out more!

    Activity center
    > Telephone: 04 74 42 46 13
    > E-mail: chatillonf@bourgenbresse.fr

    Activities center
    > Telephone: 04 74 42 46 12
    > Email: vernouxc@bourgenbresse.fr

    Bourg-en-Bresse Golf Club
    > 04 74 24 65 17

    Snack bar (sheltered terrace)
    > 07 51 31 56 94

    Accessibility for all!
    - Differentiated pricing according to audience.
    - Facilities for people with reduced mobility: bathing area, sanitary facilities, picnic furniture, parking and games.

    Mobility assistance for people with reduced mobility (PRM)
    - Every weekend from May 17 to June 29 and every day from July 1 to August 29, 10:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
    - Transport by electric car equipped with an access ramp and driver
    - Loan of adapted walking equipment (quadrix...) and small equipment for transporting personal belongings
    - Gently sloping beach access for independent or accompanied bathing, facilitated by the use of a Tiralo wheelchair.
    - Presence of APF France Handicap in July (in addition to the mobility assistance service offered by the town).
    > Outdoor activities and information on access to rights for the disabled and gender equality (several afternoons in July).
    Information from the park reception, 04 74 42 46 10 or by e-mail bouvent@bourgenbresse.fr - PMR number: 07 62 11 96 61
  • Tips
    Bikes and scooters: ride at moderate speed in the park. Recommended on outdoor trails
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Equipment
    • Coach parking
    • Parking
    • Car park
    • Bar
    • Play area
    • Picnic area
    • Paddling pool
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Held on a leash
    • Supervised beach
    • Restaurant
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Rates
    Free access from January 1 to May 16, 2025 and from August 30 to December 31, 2025

    From Saturday, May 17 to August 29, 2025: between 9:30 am and 6:30 pm.

    Admission
    - Free for Burgundian season ticket holders
    - Children* (aged 2 to 16) and students*: €2.20
    - Adults: €4.50
    - Book of 10 children's tickets: €18.50
    - Book of 10 adult tickets: €36

    Subscriptions
    For summer visitors from outside Bourg-en-Bresse
    > Children* (under 16), high-school students*, students*: €28.20
    > Adults (over 16): €51.60
    Information : 04 74 42 46 10

    (*) on presentation of proof of entitlement

    Group access
    Information and reservations required
    for swimming with park staff.
    Tel. switchboard: 04 74 42 46 10
    Mail: bouvent@bourgenbresse.fr
Openings
Openings
  • From May 17, 2025 until August 29, 2025
    Open Everyday
    * Park open from 6.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beach with lifeguard surveillance: In May: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:30 to 18:30 / Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 to 18:30 In June / July / August: daily from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • From August 30, 2025 until October 25, 2025
    Open Everyday
    * Park open from 6.30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • From October 26, 2025 until December 31, 2025
    Open Everyday
    * Park open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.