Artist
Atelier Myl'M Mosaïque
PRISSE
Road trip
Explore the Mâconnais with Route71
Departure
Chalon-sur-Saône
Arrival
Mâcon
Enjoy exploring the undulating hills, which, combined with the colours of autumn, are simply superb and give you an idea of the easy-going way of life here in southern Burgundy. This region is renowned for its great food and wines, Romanesque churches and châteaus.
The web app
Route 71
Just like some of the famous bloggers who travel around in their camper vans, use the web app Route71 to plan your road trip in the Mâconnais correctly.
Route71, southern Burgundy, is a web app that will take you on an adventure filled with wine and new discoveries, with the possibility of venturing off the beaten track, and without missing the must-sees. You choose how you want to spend your time, exploring charming little villages, well hidden Romanesque churches or villages with renowned appellations and unmissable winegrowing estates! It's a very useful tool for those who enjoy the good things in life, those interested in heritage sites, and those looking for some great places that will make their friends green with envy!
- Type Route71.fr into your browser
- Follow the instructions to add the app to your home screen
- Create your account and access all the features
- Wherever you are in the Saône-et-Loire, start up Route71.fr on your smartphone, tablet or from one of the digital terminals in one of the appellation villages.
To visit
In Romanèche-Thorins
The Hameau Dubœuf
This is the 1st "oenoparc" (wine-themed park) in Beaujolais, and is a fun place to learn all about the world of wine and the vine. Dynamic cinema, "Mon Beaujolais" immersive experience, 3D film, museology, exhibition, garden and winemaking centre... and a Beaujolais tasting session to end the visit!
Visit the "oenoparc" (wine-themed park)
In Romanèche-Thorins
Touroparc
Come and take a stroll along the shaded pathways of this zoo, where 700 animals, representing 140 species, from all continents, live peacefully in a natural and lush-green, 12-hectare park.
Visit the zoo
In Mâcon
The Musée des Ursulines
This museum is in the centre of Mâcon, in an ancient 17th-century convent, and displays art history collections, from Ancient Times up until the 20th century. There is also an area devoted to Alphonse de Lamartine, a French poet, and native of Mâcon.
Visit the museum
Our recommendations for places to
Sleep, eat, enjoy a drink, visit a craftsperson
Wine tasting
The "Vignerons des Terres Secrètes" winegrowers
How can you cross the Mâconnais vineyard without tasting their wines? In Prissé, the "Vignerons des Terres Secrètes" wine cellar is in a great location near the Grand Site Solutré-Pouilly-Vergisson, right next to the Greenway cycle path, with 3 different cellars (Prissé, Verzé, Sologny) to visit, and a wide range of wines (Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Mâcon, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Crémant de Bourgogne) available for tasting or for purchase.
