Ceyzériat lies at the foot of the Revermont, just east of Bourg-en-Bresse, where the flat Bresse plain meets the first limestone ridge of the Jura. Behind the village, the wooded slopes rise steeply, and the hill of Mont July above it offers a viewpoint over the Bresse, with the Alps sometimes visible far to the south-east on clear days.
The village has a long history of vine growing on the sunny slopes of the Revermont, and some vineyards survive, though much of the land is now pasture and woodland. The Revermont villages are small and quiet, with stone houses, old churches and fountains, and the area is popular with walkers and cyclists.
As a food stop, Ceyzériat is modest but pleasant, with a few restaurants and cafés. Bourg-en-Bresse, a few minutes away, offers much more choice, including the famous Bresse chicken, cooked in cream and morels or simply roasted. The local markets sell excellent cheeses, charcuterie and fruit.
The riding around Ceyzériat is excellent. The roads east into the Revermont climb steeply, with hairpins and blind bends, then run along ridges and through small valleys with views over the Bresse. The Gorges du Suran and the valley of the Ain are close by. Surfaces vary, and some roads are narrow. Traffic is light. Fuel is available in Ceyzériat and Bourg-en-Bresse.