Ain and Bugey are its riches
Ain, and its 5 territories
Renowned for its diverse landscapes, it offers an exceptional natural setting blending plains, rivers, forests, ponds, a lake, and mountains.
The upper Bugey and lower Bugey regions, with their authentic villages, panoramic views, and hiking trails.
The Dombes region, famous for its thousands of ponds and rich biodiversity. The Pays de Gex, at the foot of the Jura Mountains and near Geneva. The Bresse region, renowned for its gastronomy and traditions.
The Pays de Gex, at the foot of the Jura Mountains and near Geneva.
The Bresse region, renowned for its gastronomy and traditions.
An ideal destination for nature lovers, Ain offers numerous activities: hiking, cycling, swimming, outdoor sports, and exploring local heritage.
Gastronomically, the department is renowned for its local produce, cheeses, Bresse poultry, and regional specialties.
Between unspoiled nature, heritage, gastronomy and the art of living, Ain is an authentic destination that appeals to visitors seeking peace and discovery.
More useful information
GAEC Les Perce Neige Farm
GAEC Les Perce Neige is a family-run farm located in the heart of the Bugey region, in the hamlet of Indrieux in Arandas.
The farm specializes in breeding dairy cows certified for PDO Comté cheese production and in processing milk directly on the farm. It produces the traditional Bugey ramequin cheese
he family home
The Manos family home, located in the hamlet of Indrieux in Arandas, is a former bourgeois house of the Bugey region, owned and lived in by the Manos family since 1927.
Filled with history and family memories, the house has preserved all the authentic charm of traditional Bugey bourgeois homes, with its exposed stone walls, old wooden beams, and multiple levels.
Carefully restored, the house now welcomes guests to the cottages of Amédée’s Sheep Cottage while preserving the family spirit and heritage of the property. It reflects the history of the families of Indrieux and the strong connection between rural life, agriculture, and the traditions of the Bugey region
History of the House
Before the arrival of the Manos family, the house belonged to the Ferrand family, who had been present in Indrieux since the 1600s. Originally farmers, the Ferrand family gradually evolved over the generations into various roles within local society.
Amédée Passelac - Anthelme Ferrand
Amédée Passelac (1826–1890) was a French lawyer, senior civil servant, and politician.
Anthelme Ferrand was born on August 28, 1758, in Indrieux. During the French Revolution, he was elected deputy for the Ain department to the National Convention and later served on the Council of Five Hundred under the Directory government.
Farm Shop
Farm products for sale at the farm: farmhouse Ramequin cheese, PDO Comté cheese, Bleu d’Indrieux cheese, Tome d’Arandas cheese, and various seasoned tomes depending on availability, as well as yogurts, fresh cream, and fresh milk from our dairy production
