Azé Caves
Listed prehistoric site. International classification in palaeontology (from 250,000 to 10,000 years old). The prehistoric grotto: the one thousand-bear cave. 200 metres of marked paths. The greatest concentration of bear skeletons visible in an open cave. Lion skeletons, including one extremely rare specimen with its entire skull intact. Mousterian dwellings found on the site, fauna and Stone Age industrial activities, Neanderthal man. The underground river: 800 metres of marked paths, fossilized and active galleries. Water recreational area, waterfalls, and aquatic cave fauna. The site's archaeological museum: an impressive array of minerals, flint rock, bones, weapons, tools, pottery, coins and cave fauna. Over 3 000 listed artefacts.
Rizerolles 71260 Azé
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 33 32 23
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 33 43 15
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Blanot Caves
Listed prehistoric site. An extensive network of caves made accessible for visits featuring rooms abundant in formations (stalagmites and stalactites). The site also showcases local prehistory and palaeontology. The tour begins with an immense room over 50 metres long before the cave proceeds down a steeply-sloped myriad of galleries leading through rooms with more intricate arrangements to a depth of 80 metres. A series of on-site archaeological digs has produced prehistoric artefacts: silex tools (from the Mousterian era), skeletal fragments of bears, hyena and bison. An exhibit window set up inside the cave allows viewing a portion of these collections.
Grottes de Blanot 71250 Blanot
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 50 03 59
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Chateau de Berzé-le-Châtel
With its 13 towers dominating the valley of the Mâconnais area, Berzé is a well preserved fortress from the XIIIth century.
Regarded as impregnable under Louis XI, we can find some ingenious defensive systems within its three surrounding walls. Older than the castle itself, a Carolingian chapel hides among the terrace gardens that offer an exceptional view over the neighbouring countryside where Lamartine loved to roam.
71960 Berzé-le-Châtel
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 36 60 83
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 51 60 31
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Château de Brancion
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, 15th century market place.
Openings :
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From 03/04 to 30/09 :every day from 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
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From 01/10 to 12/12 : Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Tarifs :
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Adult : 4 €
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Adult with audioguided visit : 6 € (F- GB - D)
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Children from 5 to 16 years old : 2 €
71700 Martailly-les-Brancion
Phone: 03 85 32 19 70
Fax: 03 85 32 17 67
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Château de Cormatin
71460 Cormatin
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 50 16 55
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Chateau de la Greffière
In a buildind from the XVI century, you could discover our old tools from our old job, from carpenter to blacksmith, and cooper without forgetting the winemaker. Then, our wine storehouses are opened with some explication about the wine making.
To finish your visit, we offer you a wine tasting in our vaulted cellar from the XVIII century."
Openings : 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Open from March 15th to November 15th
Wheelchair accessible
Château de la Greffière Route de Verzé 71960 La Roche Vineuse
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 37 79 11 / 33 (0)6 80 12 33 73
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 36 62 88
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Château de Pierreclos
Between Cluny and the Rock of Solutré, 10 min from Mâcon: a warm and friendly stage!
Funny discovery of Middle Ages for children and adults in the steps of knights and ladies. For children aged 7 to 12 " Investigate the castle and reveals its secrets " (Aventures Mômes). Do not miss in 2010: " Cooking of the Middle Ages ". And all the animations of the year on our web site: night-visit July-August, alive animation " The everyday life in Middle Ages " on August 14th and 15th… Visit of the cellar and commented tasting of our wines according to the passion of each: Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Mâcon-Pierreclos, Burgundy black Pinot, Chardonnay … To know everything about the birth of bubbles, participate in the elaboration of our Cremant de Bourgogne.
Drinks, games for children, delicacies and Burgundian specialities, numerous gifts, souvenirs, bookshop … Reception rooms. Terrace gardens with views
Openings :
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From April 1st to October 31st : 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. every day except on Friday & Saturday 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
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November, December, February, March : 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. & 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. From 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. & 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Friday & Saturday (closed on Sunday and public holidays)
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Closed from January 1st to January 31st
Prices :
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Visit : 6.50€
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Tasting : 3€
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Visit + tasting : 8€
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Children 7-12 years old: 4€
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Children under 7 years old : free of charge
Wheelchair accessible
71960 Pierreclos
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 35 73 73
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 35 74 60
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Chateau de Sully
In the heart of the region of Burgundy, the Château de Sully has been the home of the Mac Mahon family for more than 250 years.
The heirs of the first President of the French Republic, the Duchess of Magenta and her children, are now running both the Château and the prestigious vineyard which is situated in Chassagne-Montrachet, a few miles away.
The Château de Sully is a genuine Renaissance palace. The park surrounding the castle has a XIIth century chapel, a ice-house, a picturesque wash-house and a fine garden.
A gift-shop and a tea-room serving food and a choice of drinks are available in the Orangerie.
Visitors can also taste the wines of the Domaine des Ducs de Magenta.
Openings :
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From February 6th to March 7th 2010 : every day from midday to 6.00 p.m.
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From March 27th to November 14th 2010 : every day from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
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July / August : every day from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Annual closures :
Prices :
Wheelchair accessible
71360 Sully
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 82 09 86
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 82 92 54
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Château de Vinzelles
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.
Open to the public in July and August : from Tuesday to Sunday (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Closed on Mondays.
No free visit.
71680 Vinzelles
Phone: 33 (0)6 07 11 43 88
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 35 60 97
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Cluny Abbey
Founded in 910, the Cluny Abbey enjoyed exceptional influence and renown throughout Christian Europe. 1,200 religious establishments depended on the Abbey and 10,000 monks resided there. The Abbey church's architecture had to be in keeping with this mighty religious order. In twenty years' time, from 1088 to 1109, the Abbot Saint Hugues accomplished an unbelievably bold plan. The building constructed was 187 metres in length. The height to the top of the vault was 30 metres. In 1791, the State declared the church of Saint Hugues public property and it was dismantled between 1798 and 1823. Left standing today is nothing more than the southern arm of the main transept lying beneath the "Holy Water" bell tower.
These few archaeological remains make it possible to measure the influence that this order exerted on the architecture and the religious sculpture of the XIIth century in Burgundy.
The visit of the abbey includes the visit of the Art and Archaeology museum, and a 3D film entitled "Maior Ecclesia" that uses virtual images to project the Cluny III edifice back into its glory period.
Tickets also available at the Tourist Information Centre of Mâcon.
71250 Cluny
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 59 15 93
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Ecomusée de la Bresse Bourguignonne
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 boutique, the tea-room, conferences and concerts. Seven other subsidiary ecomuseums and visits to centres of historical interest complete this ensemble covering the whole Burgundy Bresse area.
Openings : the castle is opened all the year : every day from10.00 a.m. to 12.00 & from 2.00 p.m. (except on Saturday and Sunday mornings from October 1st to May 14th)
Annual closure : from December 20th 2010 to January 2nd 2011, and on May 1st
Prices : Pierre de Bresse
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Adults : 6 €
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7-18 years old : 2 €
Exhibitions :
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Adults : 3 €
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7-18 years old : 1 €
Château départemental 71270 Pierre de Bresse
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 76 27 16
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 72 84 33
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Hameau Duboeuf
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: the Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean line. At the original Romanèche-Thorins station, discover a world dedicated to the life of the railways. Take a trip back to your childhood with our superb model railways and relive the special atmosphere of the platforms of yesteryear.
Openings : every day :
Annual closure for Christmas
Prices :
Wheelchair accessible
La Gare 71570 Romanèche-Thorins
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 35 22 22
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 35 21 18
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Inevitable viewpoints in the Mâconnais area
- Solutré Rock (493 m)
- Vergisson Rock (485 m)
- The Monsard in Bussières (406 m)
- The Roche Coche in Berzé-la-ville (455 m)
- The “Signal de la Mère Boitier” in Tramayes (758 m)
- The Mount Saint-Romain in Blanot (579 m).
L'abbatiale de Tournus
Construite par les moines fuyant Noirmoutiers devant l’envahisseur normand, pour y abriter les reliques de leur Saint fondateur Philibert, l’abbatiale de Tournus reste la somme incontestable du premier art roman de Bourgogne. Il faut situer entre le premier quart du XIe et le milieu du XIIe siècle les diverses phases de construction de cet édifice exceptionnel. Les deux clochers, qui s’élancent, l’un à la croisée, l’autre plus récent, sur la tour nord de la façade, insèrent la longue masse horizontale de l’abbatiale dans le site de Tournus qui s’étale au fil de la Saône. C’est un chef d’oeuvre sur le chemin du compagnonnage.
71700 Tournus
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 27 00 20
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Les Carrières de la Lie
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
Guided visits from Saturday, July 3rd to Sunday, August 29th 2010:
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Saturday at 3.00 p.m.
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Sunday at 4.00 p.m.
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Thursday at 4.00 p.m.
Prices :
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4,00 € adult
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3,00 € per person for a group of more than 10 people
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2,50 € student
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Free of charge for -12
Pets friendly
Rue des Loisirs 71960 La Roche Vineuse
Phone: 03 85 29 02 92
Fax: 03 85 29 01 89
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Monks’ Chapel in Berzé-la-Ville
Monk’s Chapel, Berzé-la-Ville
Abbott Hugues of Semur, builder of the Maior Ecclesia, ordained the construction of a Chapel several miles from Cluny whose 12th century frescoes are wonderfully preserved.
Putting your footsteps in those of that great abbott, this Chapel, only ten minutes from Cluny, will enable you to imagine the splendour of the Abbey church, before the vagaries of history plunged the frescoes of Cluny, produced in all likelihood by the very same artists, into oblivion.
Towering above the Mâconnais vineyards, a visit will allow you to discover a number of frescoes of exceptional quality. Their pictorial style will take you into a world which blends monastic Burgundy with the Byzantine empire.
Open every day from the last Saturday of March to November 2nd
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March, April, October & November : 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. / 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.
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May, June & September : 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. / 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
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July & August : 9.00 a.m. - 12.30 a.m. / 1.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Prices :
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Individual : 3 €
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Group (20 people) : 2 €/pers.
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Guided visit : 30 €
71960 Berzé-la-Ville
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 36 66 52
Fax: 0385388118
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Musée Départemental du Compagnonnage
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.
Openings :
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Every day from January the 2nd to December the 14th from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
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From June the 1st to September the 30th from 10 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Closure :
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from December the 15th to January the 1st.
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May the 1st.
Prices : Adult 3.50€ - Free entrance for -18 years old and the 1st sunday of each month.
Wheelchair accessible - Audio guide in french, english, german, dutch.
Le bourg 71570 Romanèches-Thorins
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 35 22 02
Fax: 03 85 35 86 83
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Musée municipal des Attelages
Through 1400 m2 of exhibition50 vehicles are staged, the workshops of the cartwright, and the blacksmith are reconstituted. The museum testifies of a strong local industrial tradition, for the children the " route of 5 senses" offer a playful visit with a written support and a present at the end of the game.
Openings : from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. & 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Closed on Monday.
Annual closure : from November 15th to March 15th
Prices :
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Adult : 4.60 €
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Children between 10 and 16 : 2.30 €
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Student : 2.30 €
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10 ans : free of charge
Pets friendly
Rue du Moulin 01540 Vonnas
Phone: 33 (0)4 74 50 09 74
Fax: 33 (0)4 74 50 09 74
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Parc des Oiseaux
Welcome to the ‘World of the Birds’!
The ‘Bird Park’ is one of the biggest ornithological parks in Europe with more than 2 500 birds, 400 species from all over the world (which 40 are threatened species). The park set on 35 ha and offers a fascinating ornithological and botanic experience incl. a unique ‘ Show of birds in flight’, 80 birds from 20 different species are performing on stage a wonderful ballet of beauty and wonders , for an unforgettable worldwide tour !
2 Restaurants, 2 snacks, shop, picnic areas, meeting rooms
Park opens from 06 March to 28 November 2010 (opening hours in our website: www.parcdesoiseaux.com or by phone + 33 (0)4 74 98 05 54.
Show from April to October, everyday at 4, free of charge, booking on site the same day, subject to availability and weather conditions.
2 restaurants – 2 snacks – “Petit Train” – Shop – 4 picnic areas – Playgrounds areas.
All information on prices or on season 2010 : agenda available on our website www.parcdesoiseaux.com.
Entrance fee:
- Entrée parc Adulte : 13 €
- Entrée parc enfant (6 à14 ans inclus) : 10 €
- gratuité pour les enfants de moins de 6 ans
Openings:
- March, October & November: 10 am - 5.30 pm
- April, May, June & September: 9.30 am - 7.00 pm
- July & August: 9.30 am - 8.00 pm
Welcome to the ‘World of the Birds’!
The ‘Bird Park’ is one of the biggest ornithological parks in Europe with more than 2 500 birds, 400 species from all over the world (which 40 are threatened species). The park set on 35 ha and offers a fascinating ornithological and botanic experience incl. a unique ‘ Show of birds in flight’, 80 birds from 20 different species are performing on stage a wonderful ballet of beauty and wonders , for an unforgettable worldwide tour !
2 Restaurants, 2 snacks, shop, picnic areas, meeting rooms. Wheelchair accessible
Park opens from 06 March to 28 November 2010 (opening hours in our website: www.parcdesoiseaux.com or by phone + 33 (0)4 74 98 05 54.
Show from April to October, everyday at 4, free of charge, booking on site the same day, subject to availability and weather conditions.
2 restaurants – 2 snacks – “Petit Train” – Shop – 4 picnic areas – Playgrounds areas.
Prices :
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Adult : 13 €
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Chlidren (6 to14) : 10 €
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Free of charge for -6
Weelchair accessible
RD 1083 01330 Villars les Dombes
Phone: 33 (0)4 74 98 05 54
Fax: 33 (0)4 74 98 27 74
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Petit Musée des Chailloux
Old farm machinery and equipment: manual and mechanical. Goat cheese production, tasting and sale.
Rue des Portes Jacques 71960 Chevagny-lès-Chevrières
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 34 83 26
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 34 83 26
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Solutré Prehistorical Museum
The Museum of Prehistory in Solutré contains exhibits from one of the richest sites in Europe. Solutré was a hunting site for ever 25 000 years. Man of the Upper Palaeolithic (35 000 – 10 000 BC) trapped, killed and dismembered thousands of horses and reindeers, so leaving layers of bones. This accumulation of bones gave rise to a famous legend, which we know to be untrue, that the horses were driven over the cliff by their hunters. In fact, the herds of wild horses were ambushed and slaughtered at the foot of the cliff.
Solutré have given the name “Solutrean” to a distinct culture of the Upper Palaeolithic (20 00 – 16 000 BC) which the marvellous “laurel-leaf” shaped flints have made famous.
Openings :
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April to September : Open every day from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
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October,November, Jaunary, Ferbruary & March : Open every day from 10..00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. & from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Annual closures : December, the New Year's Day & May 1st
Prices :
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Adult : 3,5 euros
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Group : 2 euros
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Free of charge for -18 ans
Wheelchair accessible
Service des Musées départementaux 71960 Solutré-Pouilly
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 35 85 24
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 35 86 83
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Solutré-Pouilly Vergisson Major National Site
Amongst the vineyards of the Mâconnais region, the rock outcroppings at Solutré-Pouilly Vergisson have been registered and protected as "a major national site" by the Environment Ministry.
Dominated by the famous Solutré Rock, spectacular limestone cliff amongst a vineyard of well-known vines, this unique and exceptional place has been filled with the mankind for more than 57 000 years.
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