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Discovering Mâcon and its surrounding area ☀️

Romanèche-Thorins > Cluny > Charolles
Tour duration 2 days, 1 nights
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Discover Mâcon and the surrounding area, a gourmet land in the heart of the Vallée de la Gastronomie. At each stop, you'll be able to enjoy a unique experience, from winegrowing heritage to passionate artisans, each revealing a part of the local gastronomy. Let yourself be carried away by this journey, where flavors and traditions intermingle to create an unforgettable experience, revealing all the culinary richness of the Mâcon region.
7 steps distributed over 2 days

Day 1

Romanèche-Thorins > Cluny
Château du Moulin-à-Vent
Château du Moulin-à-Vent, a benchmark since 1732, stands at the heart of the appellation of the same name. The Gamay grape, grown on old vines planted on wind-beaten granite soils, is king here: it produces little but great wine. Working the soil, organic treatments, massal selection, manual harvesting: the practices in the vineyard and cellar are organic. The family estate's aim is to reveal the diversity and grandeur of Moulin-à-Vent's most noble terroirs.
Nestling among the vines, the estate has a chapel at its heart. A former crossroads in the hamlet of Thorins, a place of exchange and faith, this chapel was incorporated into the estate at the end of the 19th century. Located on the emblematic terroir of the appellation from which it inherits its name,
Today, it is a central place for welcoming visitors to the estate.
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6 min By car
4.2 km
Le Hameau Duboeuf
Hameau Duboeuf, the first wine park in Beaujolais. A unique site in France! Surprises await you on a journey that's both fun and cultural. Discover the know-how of the winegrowers through exceptional exhibitions and unique audiovisual shows: dynamic cinema, 3D cinema, an immersive show immersing viewers in the history of the Beaujolais region, and captivating Explor' Games® digital treasure hunts.
New since 8 April 2023! The Hameau Duboeuf is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Visitors will be able to discover a brand new show at the Gare, which has been completely refurbished for the occasion: L'Impérial, a scenography where history meets fiction and collectors' items come to life to the delight of young and old alike.
Between April and September, take a stroll through the gardens and enjoy the aromas and flavours, or play a round of Adventure Golf (a dynamic, fun, landscaped-style miniature golf course).
Shop open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Catering on site from Wednesday to Sunday.
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Hameau Duboeuf/Collection Hameau Duboeuf
31 min By car
34 km
La Table d'Héloïse
The Hostellerie d'Héloïse has been a restaurant in Cluny for many years and invites you to succumb to the pleasures of gastronomy in its two dining rooms: the veranda situated on the water's edge and the more intimate dining room.
The restaurant offers creative and refined cuisine using seasonal products, combining simplicity and generosity in a friendly atmosphere, accompanied by a wide choice of wines from different regions of France.
To satisfy all tastes, a selection of wines is served by the glass and in 50cl carafes, a selection that changes regularly.
Conviviality and pleasure of the taste buds are the key words of this gastronomic restaurant in Cluny; and the whole team is delighted and ready to welcome you.
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Hostellerie d'Héloïse / C. Bellevrat
< 1 min By car
2 m
Hostellerie d'Héloïse
Located in Cluny, 1 km from the abbey and the Romanesque town centre, Hostellerie d'Héloïse offers 12 fully renovated rooms for 1 to 4 people, all equipped with an LCD TV, telephone, hairdryer and private bathroom.
A breakfast buffet completes our offer.
A bicycle and motorbike room is also available.
Finally, we have a gastronomic restaurant and a lounge bar where you can enjoy a pleasant moment with us and discover a refined and generous cuisine with seasonal products.

L'Hostellerie d'Héloïse is the ideal place to discover several hiking trails, cycle paths (Voie Verte), the vineyards of the Mâconnais, and to visit the Clunisois area.
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26 min By car
29 km

Day 2

Cluny > Charolles
Maison Jean Loron
The Maison Jean Loron invites you to explore the legacy left by the winemaker Jean Loron. Taste ou wines born from the unique spirit of the Beaujolais and Southern Bourgogne region that are appreciated worldwide. Located between the Moulin-à-Vent in Beaujolais and the Roche de Solutré in the Mâconnais, the Maison Jean Loron is one of the oldest and largest winegrowers in the Southern Bourgogne.
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Loic Terrier - www.loicterrier.com
18 min By car
15 km
La Roche de Solutré
A not-to-be-missed viewpoint. On the Solutré Pouilly Vergisson Grand Site de France, the Roche de Solutré rises to 493 metres. A spectacular limestone escarpment in the middle of the Mâconnais vineyards. The rocks of Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson and Mont Pouilly are among France's elite Grands Sites. Located in the far south of the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region, the Solutré Pouilly Vergisson Grand Site de France is a protected natural area and a renowned tourist attraction. It is also a favourite walking area for the people of Mâconnais. The Solutré Pouilly Vergisson Grand Site de France covers six communes:
Solutré-Pouilly, Vergisson, Davayé, Prissé, Fuissé and Charnay-lès-Mâcon.
The area's rich biological diversity, characterised by the presence of rare species and remarkable plant associations, is recognised at European level: the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson and Mont Pouilly are under Natura 2000 protection. Small horses - almost perfect look-alikes of their prehistoric ancestors - play an active role in preserving the biodiversity of the limestone grasslands. These hardy Konik Polski horses graze the meadows, helping to prevent them from becoming overgrown.
Starting from the Roche car park, the ascent of the Roche de Solutré is on foot. With no major difficulties and culminating at an altitude of 493 m, the 4 km circuit has an ascent of 100 m. A series of reading tables invite you to explore the many facets of the site.
A prehistory museum, an archaeological and botanical garden and the Maison du Grand Site complete the tour.
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52 min By car
54 km
Immersion in the heart of the Charolais with Chef Doucet
Leave the main roads and plunge into the Charolais, the environment will amaze you. La Maison Doucet, situated on the riverside in a wonderful garden, offers elegant and fully equipped rooms and suites. This residence invites you to the pleasures of its dining. You will taste a new cuisine, full of flavour, colour and freshness, prepared by the chef Frédéric Doucet, one star in the Michelin guide, who is always in the kitchen.
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Matthieu Cellard
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