In the heart of the Dombes, a land of a thousand ponds, the landscaped park of the Château de Joyeux offers a splendid setting for the Gîte de la petite Maison. Ideal for stays in the heart of nature and in a peaceful environment, this quality cottage combines proximity to the charming village of Joyeux (800 meters through the park) and immediate proximity to the castle designed by Henri and Achille Duchêne.

THE GITE
In an area classified as Historic Monuments, the Gîte de la Botte (80 m²) is located upstairs, adjoining the Margouillis and Miroir lodgings, all near the castle and the fish farm.

LAYOUT AND LAYOUT
The stay includes:
- 1 fitted kitchen and 1 living room:
- 1 bedroom with 1 double bed 160x200, a bathroom / WC,
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, a bathroom / WC,
- 1 mezzanine with 2 single beds (TV, relaxation area).

TECHNIQUE AND PRACTICE
Central heating. Outdoor area, Television, Portable network, Wifi, Wired Internet, Shower, Car park, Cot, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing machine, Terrace, Garden, Garden table & chairs, Baby equipment, Park.

MOST
Possibility of walking in the park of the castle classified as Historical Monuments.
The estate provides occupants with:
- A tennis court (+ balls and rackets),
- A barbecue,
- A ping-pong table (+ balls and rackets),
- Pétanque balls,
- A trampoline
- A table football.
- A volleyball court

NEAR
- Villars-les-Dombes with all services and shops 7 km away
- La Bicyclette Bleue, typical restaurant 800 m away
- The Bird Park of Villars-les-Dombes 8 km
- The medieval village of Pérouges at 10 km
- The golf courses of Ain
- Descent of the Ain by canoe
- Several equestrian clubs nearby

Completed in 1902, this is one of the last castles built in France. Classified as a historic monument with its park since 2009, it is considered one of the masterpieces of Henri and Achille Duchêne. These princes gardeners, renowned landscape architects, designed a castle in communion with its gardens and the lush nature of the surroundings.

Perched on its hillock, the castle dominates the Dombes countryside and its numerous ponds. On a clear day, the outlook allows you to see Mont Blanc to the east and Beaujolais to the west.

Today, the castle offers rooms for rent and hosts 4 rural lodges in its park.
It is also possible to privatize the castle to experience… the life of the castle!

Tennis, table tennis, table football, pétanque, trampoline or walks in the 30 hectare park are all activities within easy reach. Take advantage and make yourself at home!