This has boosted the economic attractiveness of the locality, which nevertheless retains a largely rural and verdant character, covered two-thirds of agricultural land and a few hectares of woodland.
The town owes its name to the fortified castle which was built there in the 14th century, seat of the seigniory of the lords of Coligny and dependent on the House of Savoy. Strategically, it was intended to participate in the county's line of defense.
Subsequently, until the Revolution, several noble families ruled the parish. Of the medieval castle of the lords of Coligny , outside the name of the town, only the remains of a tower and a few elements of walls and curtain walls remain. In addition, it should be noted that the current parish church of Sainte-Foy originates from the castle chapel of the 14th century. The building has, however, been remodeled many times More surprisingly, excavations begun under the Second Empire in the 19th century and resumed in the s brought to light mounds dating from the Stone Age artificial mounds surmounting a tomb.
One can observe an example, now surmounted by a cross, at the entrance to the hamlet of Cormoz. Other associative or private facilities have expanded the sports leisure offer. This is the case of the Play'in Sport complex, dedicated to indoor sports and fitness. It has a squash court, a badminton court and an indoor football pitch.
Price: from 15 euros. As for Bugey Karting, still in the town, it has become a benchmark of its kind with its 1. It is divisible into two independent circuits, and six distinct routes are possible. The site also includes a playroom for children.
