Pérouges
A hilltop stone village about 35 km northeast of Lyon, one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France', where the sugar galette is a must-try.
Pérouges is a well-preserved medieval fortified village, enclosed by walls. Stone houses from the 13th to 15th centuries line its cobbled lanes. On the central Place du Tilleul stands a 'Tree of Liberty' planted in 1792. The village has served as a filming location for many films, including The Three Musketeers. The must-try local dish is the Galette de Pérouges, served with the local sparkling wine Cerdon. The village is small, and a visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. From Lyon Part-Dieu, take a TER train for about 30 minutes to Meximieux-Pérouges station, then walk about 20 minutes uphill.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Parc des Oiseaux
- Institut Lumière
- Parc de la Tête d'Or
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
- La Croix-Rousse & Traboules
- Place des Terreaux & Hôtel de Ville
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
- Grand Hôtel-Dieu & Cité de la Gastronomie