Tourism
A picturesque little rural hamlet in a typical Haut-Mâconnais village nestling between the banks of the Saône and the mountainous foothills of the Massif Sud Bourgogne, in a pleasant, unspoilt rural, wine-growing and natural setting, 7 km from the charming market town of Lugny (“the little capital of the Haut-Mâconnais” with its many amenities and the leading Burgundy wine-producing cellar).
Nestling in a pleasant, gently undulating mountain landscape alternating vineyard slopes, meadows and wooded hills at the foot of the Burgy mountain (an unspoilt massif offering an exceptional panoramic view as far as Mont Blanc on a clear day! ), this typical Mâconnais wine-growing village with the Viré-Clessé appellation boasts a rich heritage to be discovered as you wander through its hamlets (12th & 11th century Romanesque church and chapel, several castles, notably medieval, numerous mills, wash-houses, remains of a 13th-century commandery, etc.).
Sports and outdoor activities
Ideally located on the Romanesque churches circuit, the wine route and the renowned GTM mountain bike circuit (connected to many other routes for all levels), 3 km from the greenway and the Saône river, close to many signposted “green walks” winding between vineyards and nature.
Shops & restaurants
You’ll find all the services and shops you need within easy reach of the gîte: markets, grocery shop, bakery & patisserie, chemist, local produce shop, butcher, delicatessen, fishmonger, delicatessen, cheese shop, etc.
We’re also very well placed when it comes to restaurants, from small, friendly eateries to gourmet eateries!
Wines & cellars
Privileged location in the heart of the Mâconnais & its famous vineyards (AOC in Chardonnay), at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled “Pays d’Art et d’Histoire”), Chalonnais & Bresse Bourguignonne, on the border of Ain & Bresse Savoyarde, not far from the vineyards of Côtes Chalonnaises & Beaujolais.
Tourist sites
Great location for exploring: 7. 5 km from Pont de Vaux (& its river marina), 11 km from La Salle golf course, 13 km from the medieval town of Brancion, 13 km from Tournus (world-renowned abbey site / A6 on site), 20 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché railway station 28 km away), 26 km from the famous abbey town of Cluny, 31 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roche de Solutré, classified as a “Grand Site de France”, 38 km from Louhans, 40 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (classified as a “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire”) & 52 km from Bourg-en-Bresse.
The towns and villages of Cluny, Tournus, Cormatin, la Chapelle-sous-Brancion, Chapaize, St Maurice de Sathonay and Berzé la Ville offer a wealth of interesting sights, castles and abbeys.
The caves of Azé
http://www.grottes-aze71.fr/
The caves of Blanot
https://www.blanot.fr/
The Hospices de Beaune (70 km away)
https://www.beaune-tourisme.fr/decouvrir/les-hospices-de-beaune
The Roche de Solutré and its museum (40 kms away)
https://rochedesolutre.com/
Bookshops in Cuisery (20 km away)
http://cuisery-villagedulivre.com/les-boutiques/
Leisure activities for young and old
There are many walking and cycling routes (maps available at the gîte).
You can buy weekly or daily fishing cards at the Tabac Presse in La Salle, 10 minutes from the gîte on the RD 906. You will find all the information you need in the fishing guide at the gîte.
Lugny Acro, Lugny
Tree climbing 5 km from here! A great course, a warm welcome and good supervision. In the woods adjacent to the neighbouring vineyards… A glass of Crémant is just around the corner at the Cave de Lugny.
https://www.lugny-acro.com/
Lugny Trott, Lugny
All-terrain electric scooter hire
https://www.lugny-trott.com/
Laizé Pony Club (20 minutes away)
Riding sessions for children and adults, in the riding school or on the trail.
Examples of days or half-days on offer, to have fun, improve your skills or discover other disciplines: Buddy afternoons, Halloween, egg hunts, rides, picnics, hikes, riding lessons, equestrian games, acrobatics and circus.
https://www.equitalaize.com/
Swimming pool and ice rink, Pont-de-Vaux (10 minutes away)
https://www.ccbresseetsaone.fr/sport-et-culture/sport/piscine/
https://francepatinoire.fr/patinoire-fixe-pont-de-vaux/
Bowling and lazergame, Mâcon
https://bowlingmacon.fr/
The Eden centre, Cuisery
Destination nature! Calling all curious nature lovers! Set off on an exciting, fun and interactive tour of the animals, insects and plants of our region. A cabinet of curiosities invites you to immerse yourself in the continents and an interactive digital experience.
http://www.centre-eden71.fr/
The Aéro-Club du Val de Saône, between Tournus and Cuisery
The ACVS offers discovery flights (Baptêmes de l’air), lasting 15 or 30 minutes for 1, 2 or 3 people. The circuit is defined with the pilot within a 40 km radius of the aerodrome.
http://www.acvs71.fr/
Mâcon La Salle Golf Club, La Salle
The Golf de Mâcon La Salle welcomes you to its exceptional setting.
Enjoy the beauty of the region and the splendour of its vineyards, while appreciating the charm of Burgundy’s most southerly golf course in the heart of a harmonious landscape in a warm and relaxing setting.
https://golfmacon.fr/
Touroparc, Romanèche-Thorins
Zoological park and attractive aquatic leisure facilities. Spark your curiosity by visiting the two museums within the park itself…
The zoo: Originating from every continent and from a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic biotopes, the 700 animals at Touroparc. Zoo, belonging to 140 species, thrive in a natural, green setting covering 12 hectares. Each of these species receives special attention from the zoo team to enable it to evolve peacefully in its environment.
Attractions: Touroparc offers gentle family attractions. This leisure area is designed for young and old alike. They are freely accessible and offer fun in an exceptional setting with a common theme of nature.
For the adventurous, Amazon’Aventure offers a tree climbing course for taller children (1.20m minimum), and an accroc-kids course for younger children.
Do you love water, and especially water slides? Come and have fun in Touroparc’s aquatic zone and discover the park’s 5 slides! AquaTouro’Splash is completed by an area of 36 water games, outside the pool, where you can have fun in complete tranquillity!
https://www.touroparc.com/
The Parc des Oiseaux, Villars-les Dombes, 75 km from the gîte, a journey of about 1 hour.
The Park’s collection is the largest and most diverse you’ll see in Europe! It includes more than 60 species listed in the Red Book of threatened species in the wild.
https://www.parcdesoiseaux.com/