Information about the department Saône et Loire Burgundy, France

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Department map of Saône et Loire
Saône et Loire

The Saône and Loire is in the southern part of Burgundy.

The department is named after the two important rivers, the Saone which flows to the south and the Loire which flows to the north west.

Industry is set along the rivers banks, whilst the plains offer a fertile soil for agriculture.

The regional park of the Morvan provides a semi-mountainous area, with granite and a dense forest.

The Chalonaise and Maçonais wines are fruity and light, offering an alternative to the heavier Burgundy wines found further north.


Towns and cities

Macon
The town of Macon is on the river Saône.



Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

Moulin de la Canne

Comfortable, self catering holiday rentals in a former water mill between the hills in near Chalon-sur-Saone. Close to a small river (swimming and fishing!). Three gites with 12, 7 and 4 sleeps. Also suitable as a group accommodation.

Le Petit Pré

Gite Le Petit Pre, the Little Meadow, holiday home for rent. Charming, fully furnished two-level gite overlooking a beautiful rural valley in sourthern Burgundy, near the Burgundy and Beaujolais vineyards. 3 bedrooms, 2 wc, fully furnished kitchen, dining room, and livingroom.

La Maison des Gardes

The House of the Guards has belonged to the same family since 1703, set in secluded park with very old trees. The house offers bed and breakfast with five rooms and also a self-catering house for up to 7 people.
Situated in the heart of the historic town of Cluny.

Historical monuments, castles, museums

Abbey of Cluny

The abbey of Cluny, was until the end of the 16th century the highest building of the christian world.

Hotels

La Messalière

Mansion surrounded by a magnificent park.

Newspaper, television, radio


Real estate, property

Bourgogne Immobilier.

Property, homes and land for rent or sale. This local estate agent offers a quality service with more than 30 years experience. Expert advice and information is available.


Tourisme, travel, information