THE REGION
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A region
offering many different activities
Discover a region where one can never be bored! You may prefer walk or cycle, visit zoologic gardens or a charming marketplace, you will find the activity that best suits you.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne market
24 min
This market has been tagged “marché d’exception” at national level and was elected the most beautiful market of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
The medieval city of Pérouges
24 min
Immerse yourself in the Middle-Ages by visiting this medieval city that was elected «Most beautiful village of France».
Visit is free and open all year long.
The royal monastery of Brou
39 min
An key monument of the city of Bourg-en-Bresse, turn back in time and discover this, unique in France, testament of majesty and love.
More information https://www.monastere-de-brou.fr.
the village of the Holy Curé of Ars
12 min
Ars is a little village in la Dombes, which each year welcomes some 450 000 pilgrims and visitors from all over the world, following the steps of Jean-Marie Vianney. a simple priest who became Saint for his virtues of confessor and recognized miracles.
More information http://ars-trevoux.com/fr/decouvrez/ars-ville-sanctuaire.
Le parc des oiseaux
13 min
Located in Villars-les-Dombes, it is regarded as one of the largest ornithological parks in Europe, come and discover over 3,000 bird species from all continents.
More information https://www.parcdesoiseaux.com/.
Le parc de la Tête d'Or
37 min
The zoological garden shelters over 400 animals on an area of 8 hectares in the heart of the city of Lyon.
More information https://www.loisirs-parcdelatetedor.com/.
Tree climbing
27 min
Le Domaine de la Dombes in Saint-Paul-de-Varax presents 5 tree-top adventure courses for children and adults, with a giant zip-line over a pond.
More information https://domainedeladombes.com/activites/accrobranche.
CANOE AND KAYAK TRIP
39 min
Starting in the city of Pont d’Ain, l’Esquimaude proposes downriver trips on the Ain River, to the first swirls of the Rhône.
More information https://www.canoe01.fr/.
A huçul pony ride
5 min
Head out for half a day, a whole day or several days and discover the Dombes landscapes.
For experienced horseriders only.
More information https://www.poneyhucul.fr.
LITTLE FISH LAND
9 min
The Little Fish Land Domain in Civrieux welcomes you for a playful initiation to fishing (starting at age 3) and provides all equipment. The site also includes: a miniature farm, paper-chases, nature trails…
More information https://www.facebook.com/littlefishland.
SWIMMING POOL
Our outdoor swimming pool is heated and open from May to September, from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Bike
Discover the Dombes and its ponds during a bike ride !
BOULES
Have a good time with family or friends around a petanque!
Lots of balls are available at the hotel reception.
GYM
Our fitness room is open every day from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Tennis & Padel
Extend your Sports experience at the Governeur!
Hotel guests and golf course members have free access to both courses upon reservation at the reception.
Tennis hours: 8am-10pm
Padel hours: 8am-12pm then 5pm-10pm
Padel balls on sale at the hotel reception (Head at 7€).
For the companions of members: 12€ / hour.
Padel balls on sale at the hotel reception (Head at 7€).
For the companions of members: 12€ / hour.
Club Junior – Le Petit Gouv'
sur place
Golf safely, we take care of your children!
Opening of a Junior Club, nursery, for children from 3 to 11 years old every weekend and public holidays from May to October, 2026.
On the program: Biodiversity workshops, golf lessons and sports activities, pastry, gardening, creative hobbies…
Timetables:
Full day: from 8:30 am to 5 pm
Half day: 8:30 am – 1.30 pm / 12 pm – 5 pm
Prices: Price of the meal to be expected, up to 12€ (for members) and free for hotel residents.
Registration procedures: email to golf@domainedugouverneur.fr for members, and hotel@domainedugouverneur.fr for hotel residents.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne market
24 min
This market has been tagged “marché d’exception” at national level and was elected the most beautiful market of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
The medieval city of Pérouges
24 min
Immerse yourself in the Middle-Ages by visiting this medieval city that was elected «Most beautiful village of France».
Visit is free and open all year long.
The royal monastery of Brou
39 min
An key monument of the city of Bourg-en-Bresse, turn back in time and discover this, unique in France, testament of majesty and love.
More information https://www.monastere-de-brou.fr.
the village of the Holy Curé of Ars
12 min
Ars is a little village in la Dombes, which each year welcomes some 450 000 pilgrims and visitors from all over the world, following the steps of Jean-Marie Vianney. a simple priest who became Saint for his virtues of confessor and recognized miracles.
More information http://ars-trevoux.com/fr/decouvrez/ars-ville-sanctuaire.
Le parc des oiseaux
13 min
Located in Villars-les-Dombes, it is regarded as one of the largest ornithological parks in Europe, come and discover over 3,000 bird species from all continents.
More information https://www.parcdesoiseaux.com/.
Le parc de la Tête d'Or
37 min
The zoological garden shelters over 400 animals on an area of 8 hectares in the heart of the city of Lyon.
More information https://www.loisirs-parcdelatetedor.com/.
Tree climbing
27 min
Le Domaine de la Dombes in Saint-Paul-de-Varax presents 5 tree-top adventure courses for children and adults, with a giant zip-line over a pond.
More information https://domainedeladombes.com/activites/accrobranche.
CANOE AND KAYAK TRIP
39 min
Starting in the city of Pont d’Ain, l’Esquimaude proposes downriver trips on the Ain River, to the first swirls of the Rhône.
More information https://www.canoe01.fr/.
A huçul pony ride
5 min
Head out for half a day, a whole day or several days and discover the Dombes landscapes.
For experienced horseriders only.
More information https://www.poneyhucul.fr.
LITTLE FISH LAND
9 min
The Little Fish Land Domain in Civrieux welcomes you for a playful initiation to fishing (starting at age 3) and provides all equipment. The site also includes: a miniature farm, paper-chases, nature trails…
More information https://www.facebook.com/littlefishland.
SWIMMING POOL
Our outdoor swimming pool is heated and open from May to September, from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Bike
Discover the Dombes and its ponds during a bike ride !
BOULES
Have a good time with family or friends around a petanque!
Lots of balls are available at the hotel reception.
GYM
Our fitness room is open every day from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Tennis & Padel
Extend your Sports experience at the Governeur!
Hotel guests and golf course members have free access to both courses upon reservation at the reception.
Tennis hours: 8am-10pm
Padel hours: 8am-12pm then 5pm-10pm
Padel balls on sale at the hotel reception (Head at 7€).
For the companions of members: 12€ / hour.
Padel balls on sale at the hotel reception (Head at 7€).
For the companions of members: 12€ / hour.
Club Junior – Le Petit Gouv'
sur place
Golf safely, we take care of your children!
Opening of a Junior Club, nursery, for children from 3 to 11 years old every weekend and public holidays from May to October, 2026.
On the program: Biodiversity workshops, golf lessons and sports activities, pastry, gardening, creative hobbies…
Timetables:
Full day: from 8:30 am to 5 pm
Half day: 8:30 am – 1.30 pm / 12 pm – 5 pm
Prices: Price of the meal to be expected, up to 12€ (for members) and free for hotel residents.
Registration procedures: email to golf@domainedugouverneur.fr for members, and hotel@domainedugouverneur.fr for hotel residents.