An abbey with important reach throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. The Benedictine Abbey of Cluny was founded in the 10th century. Over the centuries, its vast Abbey church extended its influence over the whole of Europe. Explore the many monastic buildings and remains of the vast church, the “Maïor Ecclesia”, partially destroyed after the French Revolution. The 18th century cloister is striking in its dimensions and offers a view of the chapter house. Beneath its 18th century frame, the granary houses the capitals of the great church, masterpieces of Roman sculpture. The museum of art and archaeology was installed in Abbot Jean de Bourbon’s Palace, built in the 15th century. Many sculpted elements from the medieval abbey and town are displayed on its walls. Site with the “European Heritage” label.
LA ROCHE VINEUSE, route des pérelles - « Lie Quarry » site Today, a meticulous and long drawn- out archeological job enables us to recount partly how the gallo-romans, the merovingians and up to the twentieth century this limestone quarry was worked. You will discover: - Rock formation, - Mining techniques, tools according to each period, - Marks on the hew front, - The rock’s destination (sarcophagus, construction,…) And also - A natural site (limestone lawn, wild orchids…) - A leaved tree arboretum planted in 2007 Opening arrangements
Le Centre EDEN, paradis de la NATURE ! Prenez le temps, en famille, de (re)découvrir les richesses naturelles de la région. La visite est ludique et interactive : découvrez des espèces vivantes, déclenchez des animations, éveillez tous vos sens en vous immergeant au cœur des milieux naturels bourguignons. Visitez le cabinet de curiosités où plus de 150 espèces et objets rares, insolites, précieux ou curieux vous attendent. Les chauves-souris s’accrochent dans les cheveux ! les moustiques préfèrent les peaux sucrées ! ..…autant d’idées reçues qui ont souvent la vie dure ! Découvrez de manière ludique toutes ces fausses informations dans la nouvelle exposition temporaire 2020. Dans le cadre des "Escapades natures", le centre Eden propose un programme de sorties riche et divertissant pour découvrir les milieux naturels, la faune et la flore. Des ateliers maison et des stages sont également proposés.
With its famous historical past, this 11th, 12th and 15th century Castle of the Dukes of Burgundy (and later the Kings of France) situated in the heart of Romanesque church and Macon vineyard country, between Cluny and Tournus, is the most important fortified site in Southern Burgundy. Don’t miss the 12th century church, 16th century market place. Hotspot wifi.
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Adulte
6 € ➜
8 €
Enfant
3 € ➜
3 €
De 5 à 16 ans, gratuit pour les moins de 5 ans
Adresse : Site médiéval de Brancion 71700 Martailly-les-Brancion Complément adresse : Sur la RD14 entre Tournus et Cluny Téléphone : 03 85 32 19 70 Mail : chateaudebrancion@orange.fr Site Web : www.chateau-de-brancion.fr
The Château de Corcelles has 92 hectares of vines in Beaujolais . The vineyard has a wide variety of soils on different appellations : Beaujolais, Beaujolais- Villages and Brouilly in Gamay, and Bourgogne Blanc in Chardonnay. The Château de Corcelles is open to visitors. An audio-guide (to 12 people) or a guided tour will lead you around this magnificent site . We can also suggest a customized tour. Come and taste our wines in our boutique dedicated to that activity. You will be warmly greeted in an authentic setting and will be able to share in our passion for wine with a person who really knows his subject.
Le château des Marquis d'Huxelles abrite le plus fastueux appartement Louis XIII conservé en France -1628 : Cheminées,plafonds et boiseries peints,sculptés et dorés, meubles, tableaux et tapisseries du XVIIème. Monumental escalier, cuisine du XVIIIè, salons 1900, vaste parc avec labyrinthe et potager.
- 1er avril au 15 juin : 10h à 12h* et 14h à 17h30* - 16 juin au 14 septembre : 10h à 12h* et 14h à 180* - 14 juillet au 17 août : ouverture continue de 10h à 18h* - 15 septembre au 12 novembre : 10h à 12h* et 14h à 17h30*
*heure de la dernière entrée du matin et de l’après-midi.
Visite du château (guidée) et accès au parc
Adulte : 10 € Etudiant (-26 ans) : 6,50 € Jeune (8 à 17 ans) : 5 € Enfant (0 à 7 ans) : gratuit si accompagné des parents Groupe (à partir de 20 personnes) : 8,50 € par personne Scolaire : 5 € par enfant.
Visite libre du parc, des salles 1900 de l'aile Ouest, des caves et de la salle des maquettes Adulte : 6 € Jeunes (8 à 17 ans) : 3 € Scolaire : 3 €
Between Cluny and the Rock of Solutré, 10 min from Mâcon: A fun and cultural visit brings you back to Middle Ages, from the vaulted cellars to the turrets of the tower. Take a stroll on the terrace overlooking the vineyards, imagine the animation that reigned in the fifteenth century in the kitchen or the bakery, put yourself in the shoes of a prisoner in the prisons or a soldier in the room of weapons ... Anecdotes and historical information are revealed over the course of a self-guided tour where fun and memorable activities are specially fitted out for children (booklet-games, handling of a real chain mail, sensory play ...). You can also taste the wines of the estate and get to the souvenir shop.
Ce château du XIIème siècle était entouré d'une double enceinte de remparts et défendait les terres des abbés de Cluny. Propriété des Lamartine en 1801, il fut donné à Alphonse de Lamartine pour son mariage en 1820 et remanié par le poète dans le style gothique romantique. Il est meublé des souvenirs de Lamartine : chambre du poète, cabinet de travail, salle à manger. Parc à l'anglaise. Tombeau de Lamartine. Église XIIème et fresques du XIVème siècle.
Château de Vinzelles – 1007-2007 : a millennium of history and traditions.
Treasury of the Southern Burgundy, the Château de Vinzelles dominates the valley of the Saône. Architectural ensemble rermarquable which will walk you through centuries. Strong house of the XIth, noble house of the XIII and XVIIth centuries, wine cellar of the XVIIth sheltering two magnificent presses " à grand point ". It is to the Grand Argentier, Claude de Bullion, the superintendent of the finances of Louis XIII that we owe buildings of the XVIIth century. Implanted from the Gallo-Roman time, the vine grows up in perfect symbiosis with the soil and the old stones.
Family property, built by the forefathers of the current owners to protect the abbey of Cluny, Berzé dominates a magnificent panorama the vineyards of the valley of Solutré. Construit du XI° au XV° siècle autour de sa chapelle carolingienne, il conserve tout son système défensif, treize tours dont deux donjons, son impressionnant châtelet d'entrée et ses salles médiévales. C'est ainsi la plus importante et la mieux conservée des forteresses de Bourgogne. Chacune des trois enceintes abrite de multiples jardins qui depuis 2011 sont récompensés par le label "jardins remarquables".: formal garden, orchards, kitchen gardens.
Adresse : 71960 Berzé le Chatel Site Web : www.berze.fr Téléphone : 03 85 36 60 83
Built in the 17th century by Claude de Thiard de Bissy on the site of an old seigniorial stronghold, the château de Pierre-de-Bresse and its park remained in the hands of family descendents until 1956. The château was then acquired by the Saone-et-Loire county council and since then all the buildings have undergone a serious refurbishment programme. The general public can now visit permanent exhibitions that evoke, illustrate and explain natural environments, history, aspects of traditional life and the present economic and social situations to be found in the Burgundy Bresse region. Other areas are reserved for audiovisual shows, temporary exhibitions, the documentary and research centre,
The Grand Site of France Solutré Pouilly Vergisson is a territory of 8 communes recognized for its exceptional heritage and landscape riches. The Solutré Rock, Vergisson Rock but also the Mont de Pouilly are its emblems. The Maison du Grand Site welcomes you all year to enjoy a moment out of time on the terrace and discover the riches of the place. The Museum of Prehistory immerses you in the past to meet our ancestors. Open every day, closed from December 15th to January 15th and May 1st.
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Adresse : 71960 Solutré-Pouilly Téléphone : 03 85 35 82 81 Site Web : rochedesolutre.com
The caves of Aze compose the longest arranged underground network of Burgundy. The prehistoric Cave is also the oldest habitat know in Burgundy : between 300 000 and 400 000 B.C. Worth seeing : Exceptional remnants of bears ans felines are found here. The underground river reveals the stroll of water and discloses a great geological diversity. The museum thanks to the richness of its collections, helps with the understanding of the classified site of Aze.
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Adulte
8 € ➜
8 €
Enfant
4.5 € ➜
4.5 €
Tarif Famille nombreuses
20 € ➜
20 €
Adresse : Rizerolles 71260 Azé Site Web : www.grottes-aze71.fr Téléphone : 03 85 33 32 23
The caves of Blanot open in the Gorge de la Mangette on the western slope of Mont St Romain, the highest point of the Clunisois. Of very ancient formation (tertiary end), the cave grows in the limestones of Bajociens (Jurassic), in a tormented zone made of short limestone panels intersected by important faults. This strip of limestone comes up against the micro-granites of Mont st Romain.
Hameau Duboeuf offers treasures of art and craftsmanship, dream and imagination. A unique collection of rare objects, displays and presentations, a wonderful journey through the trades of the vine and of wine, not forgetting a chance to sample the end product. In the heart of the vines, discover the fragrances of the flowers, bark, fruits and spices that make up the rich aromas of wine in the Beaujolais garden. A paradise for wine lovers, garden enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys family walks. Take your time and let your senses guide you. The Station invites you to explore the legendary wine transport route. Restaurant and shop.
The Chapel of the Monks, a masterpiece of mural painting from the 12th century. The chapel was built at the beginning of the 12th century at the initiative of the Abbot of Cluny Hugh de Semur, builder of Cluny III. It was part of a priory of which it is today the only vestige. Discover the lower chapel which still retains many traces of a painted decor and the high chapel, famous for its exceptional wall paintings.
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Adulte
3.5 € ➜
3.5 €
Carte multi-sites
11 € ➜
11 €
Billet jumelé Abbaye de Cluny/Chapelle des moines : Plein tarif
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0 € ➜
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moins de 18 ans et moins de 26ans ressortissants de l’union européenne
In a park raised and surrounded by a symposium of sculptures, the Manor of La Maison des Patrimoines accommodates you for a discovery of the Burgundian heritages.
On a surface of approximately 800 m ², distributed on 2 levels, in 13 rooms arranged in a modern and interactive production, it combines the text, the sound, the visual one and the film, volume, the touch, the digital interactivity, the reconstitution of environment, the objects and collections. It structure in 3 main themes: Nature, History, Tradition.
An approach very complete set of themes
Within the main themes, many under-topics are treated. For example, for Nature, one finds fauna, the flora, the natural environments, the bees, geology, the landscapes…
La Maison des Patrimoines proposes also all the year of the internships (botanical, waterfinders, potteries, cosmetics…) and of animations for the children!
Le Lab 71 est une structure du Département de Saône-et-Loire conçu pour apprendre en s’amusant sur la thématique du développement durable. De nombreux ateliers scientifiques, pédagogiques et interactifs en lien avec les programmes scolaires permettent aux jeunes d’explorer l’univers des sciences, de l’innovation et des cultures. Des expositions temporaires, techniques et artistiques (en période estivale) permettent une entrée dans de nombreux sujets du développement durable.
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Moins de 18 ans
Tarif de base - Adulte Plein tarif
5 € ➜
5 €
Réduction
4 € ➜
4 €
sur justificatif
Adresse : 2 chemin du Molard Dompierre-les-Ormes Téléphone : 03 85 50 37 10 Mail : lab71@cg71.fr Site Web : www.lab71.fr
Ein Rückblick auf den Weinbau des letzten Jahrhunderts.
Kommen Sie und entdecken Sie unsere Weinbauausstelllung mit Werkzeugen, die im Weinbau verwendet wurden...mit dem einzigartigen Klang der Jahrmarktsorgel und Ihrer Trinklieder. Eine Sammlung aus mehr als hundert Weinbauwerkzeugen wird Sie auf eine Zeitreise mitnehmen, bei der Sie die Anbaumethoden unserer Ahnen entdecken können.
En Bresse, visitez une ferme exposition sur 12 hectares avec plein d'espèces d'animaux différents : volailles, chèvres, moutons, porcs, vaches, lamas… de races anciennes, parfois très rares, originales et insolites. Jeux à volonté (gonflables, vélos, pédalos, piscine à balle). Animations les week-ends et durant les vacances scolaires, journées à thèmes (se renseigner). Sur place, vous trouverez bar, restauration rapide.
Ouvert du 02/04/2022 au 06/11/2022. Avril-mai-juin : week-ends, mercredis, jours fériés, vacances scolaires zone A de 10h30 à 19h. Juillet-août: tous les jours de 10h30 à 19h. Septembre: week-ends de 11h à 18h. Octobre-novembre: week-ends et vacances scolaires zone A de 13h30 à 18h. Groupes sur rendez-vous en période d'ouverture.
The Royal Monstery of Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse, built in the 16th century by Margaret of Austria, regent of the Netherlands, is the masterpiece she commissioned to perpetuate her glory and commemorate her love for her husband, Philibert the Handsome, Duke of Savoy. The church is a jewel of the Flamboyant Gothic style and is richly ornamented with many examples of 16th century Flemish sculpture: tombs, an altarpiece, statues and choir stalls. In Margaret’s apartments, multimedia tools and objets d’art bring alive the figure of this European princess. Walk through ten centuries of paintings and artworks in the museum and then complete your visit with a look at the 3 monumental cloisters with their upper galleries.
At the heart of the countryside, 20 minutes from Macon, the museum presents the life Bresse 15th century to today. Architecture, rituals and customs, traditional clothing and caps resembling fireplace Saracen, enamels, local food and agriculture ... the museum's collections will be honoring the territory of the good life. The museum includes the discovery of classified historic monument and its dependencies farm. This farm is a unique testimony of the Bresse architecture characterized by its "Saracen" fireplace and timber frame construction. The reconstruction of the interior of the farmer with wooden furniture and everyday objects immerses you in the life of a peasant family of the 18th century. The vast natural area, giant games, Bressan coffee and poultry AOC, provide an opportunity for a country walk or a family day out. Boutique with local products free access.
In a building from the XVI century, discover our old tools from our former trades. Our winery are open for more explication on our vinification technique. After that, we propose you a tasting in our cellar of XVII century.
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Adulte
9 € ➜
9 €
Visite libre du musée, visite guidée du chai, dégustation bouteille offerte
The museum explains the concept of special guilds for the building and construction trades, by showcasing the collection of Pierre-François Guillon ( 1848-1923 ), a Master carpenter of the guild known as “ The Duty of Freedom ”. Pierre-François Guillon founded a school for construction design arts in 1871 in Romanèche-Thorins. There he taught carpentry, joinery, and stonework to apprentices from all over France and from abroad, for 52 years. After Guillon’s death in 1923, his son Osiris donated his father’s masterworks, all the documents and souvenirs of his life as a Master, and all the School’s students’ documents and models to the department of Saône-et-Loire.
The zoo is open all year long. In this exotic and remarkable laid-oud 10 ha park, you will have a close up encounter with elephants, giraffes, seals, zebras, antilops, exotic birds and the prestigious couple of royal white tigers. Various attractions. Water slides in July and August.
Extend your summer with charming week-ends. Whether you are looking for an exciting break to get away from it all or a leisurely opportunity to sample some of our best wines, wine tourism in the Mâcon area of southern Burgundy (France) offers you so much to see and do.
You can choose between a cool, relaxing cruise down the river Saône, a chance to explore the region’s vineyards (Saint-Véran, Pouilly Fuissé, Viré Clessé or the Mâcon Villages), sports and leisure activities to suit everyone, all the fun of discovering the many and varied heritage sites in our wine producing villages, the Roche de Solutré, listed as a “Grand Site de France” tourist site, not forgetting the delicious meals waiting to be enjoyed in our gourmet restaurants.
Your family certainly won’t go away disappointed. You can trust the Mâcon Tourist Office to prepare your holiday or your stay in the region on the way to the Alps or the Mediterranean.
