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.

71260 Azé
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 33 32 23
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 33 43 15
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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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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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In a building of the XVI° century, you will be able to discover the ancient tools of our trades in the old days: carpenter, blacksmith, cooper and wine grower. To conclude the visit, a tasting is offered in the vaulted cellar of the XVIIIth century.

Château de la Greffière 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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In this beautiful family castle out of time was born the famous Field-Marshal Mac Mahon, 1st Duke de Magenta and one of the first presidents of the French Republic. Today inhabited by the Duchess de Magenta and her children, Sully inhales the history of France mixed with the joy of living. Do not hesitate to pull out a few weeds in the Kitchen Garden or taste the fine Burgundy wines from the family vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet. Fine French furniture & tapestries... Landscaped park, walled kitchen garden, Orangery, stables

71360 Sully
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 82 09 86
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 82 92 54

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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Presentation of the history of local crafts within the natural and archaeological context of the Bresse region and the Chateau of Pierre-de-Bresse itself. Permanent exhibition of crafts activities from yesteryear, the local economy and means of production nowadays. Collection of traditional Bresse country furniture, and an audiovisual presentation room. The museum also contains a tearoom and a conference room/concert hall. Musical entertainment is held every Sunday from June to September and during the concert season. The chateau grounds are also open to visit.

71270 Pierre de Bresse
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 76 27 16
Fax: 33 (0)3 85 72 84 33

• 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).

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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Treasure of Romanesque Art. Byzantine-inspired Romanesque frescoes from the XIIth century, (listed as an ancient monument).

71960 Berzé-la-Ville
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 36 66 52
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Museum gathering an important collection of more than 50 horse-drawn cars on three levels. The visit of the museum helps knowing a whole area, the “Bresse” in particular, and men who forged its identity. Vonnas was thus one of the body work birthplaces until the end of the XIXth century.

Rue du Moulin 01540 Vonnas
Phone: 33 (0)4 74 50 09 74
Fax: 33 (0)4 74 50 09 74

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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Located at the foot of the Rock of Solutré, this museum contains collections from some of the richest prehistoric finds in Europe. It traces the daily life of hunters from the Upper Palaeolithic period in Solutré as well as the distinct civilisation that bears its name. Array of sound and audiovisual displays as well as temporary exhibitions.

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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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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A one-of-a-kind attraction in France! Exhibitions, an automaton theatre, 3D film and many other surprises to guide you along this amusing and instructive visit. You'll discover winemaker savvy and know-how through the series of outstanding exhibits. Take a walk amidst the special fragrance and aromatic gardens. Relive the adventure of the old Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean rail line aboard a nostalgic and exciting ride through the world of trains. Gift shop and restaurant on site, awarded the "Kids' Adventure" label as an outing ideal for children.

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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Presentation of the local guild trades through souvenirs and many masterpieces from the Carpenter's Guild of the "Duty of Freedom". A major centre of iconographic documentation, from the Pierre-François Guillon collection.

71570 Romanèches-Thorins
Phone: 33 (0)3 85 35 22 02
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