La Boisse can be explored through a range of themes: a wetland, the Sereine, a 13-kilometre walking trail, and historic churches and traces of the past. The trail starts at Parc du Prieuré, which is also a good place for a stroll. When planning your visit, you can choose between a specific walking route, natural features and cultural sites. Each theme gives your stay a different focus, without requiring you to fit everything into a single day’s itinerary.

Wetland and Water

The Boisement humide de la Boisse wetland is classified as a Type I ZNIEFF site. This classification comes from the second edition of the ZNIEFF inventory, published in 2007. Numerous streams, springs and seepage areas create the damp conditions that species preferring shade and moisture need. Water is therefore a defining feature of the habitat described here. The Sereine runs through La Boisse before flowing into the Miribel Canal; it is classified as a second-category river. The wetland and river offer nature lovers two specific features that help shape the character of the area.

Walks and Walking Trail

The walking trail “Du plateau de La Boisse aux hauteurs de Montluel” is listed in the official 2025 tourism guide as 13 km long. It starts at Parc du Prieuré in La Boisse. The route is intended to be walked on any day of the year; check the trail conditions before setting out. Its 13 km length is a useful guide when deciding how much time to allow for the walk in your day’s itinerary. If you would prefer a stroll, Parc du Prieuré is also a good option.

Historic Traces and Religious Buildings

A former Roman road from Lyon to Geneva ran through La Boisse along the slope where today’s Chemin Henri IV is located. This links the historic route to a present-day street name while preserving a sense of its former status. Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption is near the former priory of La Boisse. In 984, it belonged to the Church of Lyon. Guided tours are offered during Heritage Days; visits are available by request at other times. If you plan to visit the church, check access arrangements before you travel.

Chapelle Saint-Alban offers a distinctive architectural feature: it is a Romanesque “barn-type” chapel, with a roof of Roman tiles comprising two sloping sides and a basket-handle-arched porch. The chapel was built near a spring associated with a pilgrimage dating back to ancient times. Its design and religious tradition give this site a different historical focus from Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption.

Local Produce

“Les Casiers d’Amandine,” a vending machine selling local farm produce, offers a way to connect with local agriculture. The selection and availability may change. If you plan to use the machine, check availability before your visit.

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