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banks of the Saone, its coloured façades and its curve-tile roofs Mâcon, town of history gives the city a joyful and southern atmosphere. In the heart of the old town, you will discover old houses and private mansions. The Buildings painted burnt sienna, buttermilk and rose – Mâcon has a visit will start with a coffee and “croissant” experience. Then, at distinctly Mediterranean feel and looks to the south for inspiration. the end of the visit, the participants will try marbled ham and “pâté The town centre is endowed with monuments of diversified and en croute” (meat pie) with a glass of red wine. The tasting will end imposing architecture. with a wafer (speciality of Mâcon) and a glass of white wine. 1.30 hours > 130€ 2.00 hours with 1 museum (entrance fee not included) > 140 € 2.30 hours > Guide’s services : 170€ Maximum of 35/40 persons Tasting: 10 € per person Every day except on 25th of December and 1st of January. No extra charge for Sundays Maximum of 25 persons or bank holidays (except 1st of May, 50% increase). Every day except on Sundays and bank holidays. Mâcon, Lamartine’s birthplace Our guides’ services Mâcon has much evidence of the life of this famous man, who Tour in the Mâconnais-Beaujolais was both a poet and a statesman. The Lamartine area, located 2:30 170 € area & on the first floor of the Ursuline’s Museum, shows the poet under various facets: the romantic poet, his journeys and the places that Half day 4h 225 € inspired him-Milly and Saint-Point-. Other major works evoke the public man whom was Lamartine. Full day 8h 340 € 1.30 hours > 130€ 2.00 hours with 1 museum (entrance fee not included) > 140 € Maximum of 35/40 persons Additional hour - 40 € Every day except on 25th of December and 1st of January. No extra charge for Sundays or bank holidays (except 1st of May, 50% increase). The above prices are valid for groups not exceeding 35/40 persons (for all the visits except visits by coach). Every day except on 25th of December and 1st of January. Mâcon, gourmet visit No extra charge for Sundays or bank holidays (except 1st of May, 50% increase). In case of unavailability of our guides, we can look for other guides (contact us for prices) Explore the city of Mâcon and the French “art de vivre”: its busy

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €65 Full day tour for groups with guide Wine tourism per person

The wine road

Rich in numerous exceptional PDO wines, the wine-growing region extends till the gates of the Beaujolais region. Race across the wine-growing villages and meet wine-growers happy to welcome you and let you discover their cellars & great wines such as the well-known Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Viré-Clessé as well as Saint-Amour, Brouilly and other Fleurie or Moulin à Vent. collection of displays & presentations; a wonderful journey through the trades of the vine and of wine. The Station invites you to explore the legendary wine route: the Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean line. A “Jardin en Beaujolais”: in the heart of the vines, discover the fragrances of the flowers that make up the rich aromas of wine. Wine tasting at the end of the visit. You will discover the different sites of the Park in little train. «Ciné Up», the first dynamic cinema in the Beaujolais area to discover the landscapes of the Beaujolais and the Mâconnais regions.

Guided tour through the vineyards and famous names of the Mâconnais (Pouilly Fuissé, St Véran...) and the Beaujolais (St Amour, Chénas, Fleurie…) wines. Price (group of 30 persons): €65 Wine tasting in a cellar. Price (group of 20 persons): €72 Price (group of 10 persons): €92 Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the full day, the entrance fees and tastings mentioned in the programme and the lunch. Visit of the Hameau Duboeuf, Beaujolais Wine Park: a unique The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €56 Full day tour for groups with guide Wine tourism per person

Explore the Beaujolais region

Nestled between the cities of Mâcon and Lyon, with the Saône River as a link, the Beaujolais is a surprising region, rendezvous of all the epicureans. On the program, gastronomy, heritage, but above all, wine! Between vineyards and forests, the Beaujolais will seduce you.

Guided tour of Château de Corcelles: explore the many aspects stone-built villages that reflect the sun. This stone produces a of this National Heritage monument. Among things to admire are whole array of warm sun-drenched colours giving originality and the machicolation from the 15th century, the renaissance gallery charm to this area. in the interior courtyard and the chapel with wooden panels made Visit of the medieval village of Oingt: it has been recently by craftsmen at that time. The Château produces Beaujolais, classified one of the «most beautiful Villages of ». Stop in Beaujolais-Villages and Brouilly in its signature bottle. the villages of Theizé and Jarnioux. Wine tasting at the end of the visit.

Price (group of 30 persons): €56 Price (group of 20 persons): €63 Price (group of 10 persons): €87 Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the full day, the entrance fees and tastings mentioned in the programme and the lunch. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses. Guided tour of the Beaujolais “des Pierres Dorées”: southern Beaujolais is a lively and luminous region, dotted with ochre-yellow

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €53 Full day tour for groups Wine tourism per person

EnoCulture from Solutré to Chardonnay

Southern Burgundy, wine growing region by nature and par excellence, is a multitude of authentic addresses, unique PDO wines, beautiful estates and passionate and sharing people…

Chardonnay: from the grape to the village Welcome to Chardonnay, the 3D name! Known as a village, a grape variety, and very famous wines all over the world, Chardonnay is both a scheming and fascinating place. This oenological tour opens the doors to the vinicultural landscape of the true Chardonnays of Chardonnay. Enjoy a tasting of the different ‘terroirs’ and wine- making methods employed around this Burgundian village.

Appointment with the Guide in Solutré for a walk on top the Solutré rock. In the heart of the Mâconnais vineyard, the Solutré Rock is an important prehistoric site that has been awarded the «Great Site of France» label (meaning it meets the conflicting needs of local residents, the environment, and exceptionally large visitor numbers). Many horse bones, flints and coins have been discovered at the foot of this limestone escarpment that was a Price (group of 30 persons): €53 hunting site for over 25,000 years. Price (group of 20 persons): €63 Price (group of 10 persons): €84 Guided tour of the Solutré prehistory museum: dedicated to prehistory and Solutré art, it houses a collection of the objects The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for found during archaeological digs on the site. the morning, the entrance fees and tastings mentioned in the programme and the lunch. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses. Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee)

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €66 Full day tour for groups Wine tourism per person

The pearls of wine tourism

An original day through two jewels of wine tourism. Guided tour of Château de Chasselas and its world-famous grape! Visit of the Hameau Duboeuf, Beaujolais Wine Park: a unique collection of displays & presentations; a wonderful journey The castle oldest traces date back to 1325. Around a large court through the trades of the vine and of wine. The Station invites you order themselves the common from the 14th century, including to explore the legendary wine route: the Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean three magnificent towers pepper shakers, and built the main body line. A “Jardin en Beaujolais”: in the heart of the vines, discover the in 1768. Guided tour of the vat room and the cellar where vats of fragrances of the flowers that make up the rich aromas of wine. wines are stored. Explanation of the processes of winemaking and Wine tasting as the barrel organ sounds. ageing. Wine tasting of wines from the Estate.

Price (group of 30 persons): €66 Price (group of 20 persons): €69 Price (group of 10 persons): €76 . Lunch in the Hameau Duboeuf Park (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the entrance fees and tastings mentioned in the programme and the lunch. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €193 Tour for groups with guide Wine tourism per person

Beaujolais nouveau festival

The 3rd Thursday of November will remain in Beaujeu, the highlight of this event that we celebrate all over the world. It is even better to come and experience it in its historical source! A night to live intensely in honour of a wine symbol of shared friendship.

Wednesday 17 November 2021 Thursday 18 November 2021

Lunch in Mâcon Departure after breakfast. Welcome at the 3 stars hotel in the south of Mâcon and registering. meeting with the English-speaking guide at the hotel and guided tour through the vineyards and famous names of the Mâconnais and the Beaujolais wines. Arrival in Beaujeu and opening ceremony of the Sarmentelles (Beaujolais Nouveau Festival). Sacrament by the Beaujolais companions (no sacrament for the group). Dinner-show under a heated marquee (drinks included). Torchlight procession: from the biggest marquee to the village centre, take part in the famous “Sarmentelles procession”. Midnight: as each year, light and sound will accompany the spectacular broaching of the Beaujolais Nouveau barrels. A Price (group of 30 persons): €193 unique event not to miss! Price (group of 20 persons): €205 Return to the hotel. Price (group of 10 persons): €237

The price includes: the organisation of the tour, lunch of the 17/11/21, the services of an English-speaking guide for the afternoon of 17/11/21, the B&B accommodation (double rooms), the Sarmentelles show, the dinner-show. The price does not include transport, extra charge for single room, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €52 Full day tour for groups with guide Heritage per person

The Romanesque art

The Cistercian and Cluniac orders were born in Burgundy. Nothing surprising about the fact the region is home to several architectural gems of Romanesque art; it has one of the most important concentration of Romanesque churches in France.

Guide tour of Cluny Abbey built in 910, the Cluny abbey used Guided tour of the village of Brancion: dominated by the profile to be the most powerful Benedictine abbey of the West in the of its old feudal castle, the beautiful hilltop village of Brancion is middle Ages. Its Abbey Church, formerly 187 metres in length perfect for a stroll with its narrow streets lined with old houses, and 30 metres in height below the vault, was the largest church the keep of the castle and its wonderful panoramic view, the in Christendom until the construction of the St Peter’s Basilica in covered market with its wooden roof structure dating from the Rome. 14th century, and the Romanesque church home to old frescoes. Guided tour of the town of Cluny: visit to the monastic town with its Romanesque houses.

Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) Price (group of 30 persons): €52 Price (group of 20 persons): €59 Guided tour of the Saint-Martin Church in : it is the only Price (group of 10 persons): €82 remnant of an ancient priory founded in the 10th century. Listed building, the church is now one of the oldest Romanesque of The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the full day, the entrance fees mentioned in the programme, and the lunch. Burgundy. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €49 Full day tour for groups Heritage per person

The archaeological heritage

Remarkable from its approach thanks to its unusual landscape composition, the Grand Site of Solutré-Pouilly-Vergisson is of major archaeological interest, as is the exceptional site of the Azé Caves. Guided tour of the Azé Caves: human beings have occupied these caves from the Middle Stone Age until the middle Ages. They left many tools and everyday objects. The tour shows exceptional remains of bears including several complete skeletons, the complete skull from one of the ten known cave lions in France. The wealth of the collections in the caves or in the archaeological museum and the unusual geology of the site place the Azé caves among the greatest prehistoric caves.

Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee)

Ascension on the Solutré Rock: important prehistoric site that has been awarded the «Great Site of France» label. Many horse bones, flints and coins have been discovered at the foot of this limestone escarpment that was a hunting site for over 25,000 years. Visit of the Departmental Museum of prehistory: at the feet of the famous Solutré Rock, it presents some of the richest founds in Europe.

Price (group of 30 persons): €49 Price (group of 20 persons): €55 Price (group of 10 persons): €71

The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the afternoon, the entrance fees mentioned in the programme, and the lunch. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €56 Full day tour for groups Heritage per person

Discover

Stop off in Tournus city steeped in history. Explore the old town and its remarkable Saint-Philibert abbey, gem of Romanesque architecture as well as the Hôtel-Dieu hospice and its magnificent apothecary shop.

men from women will be built, then a third called «soldier room» during periods of revolutions. The scarcity of this hotel-dieu lies in the fact that it has managed to keep almost its goods, from the sick room to the apothecary (one of the richest remaining apothecaries), everything is in place as at its origin.

Guided tour of the Vignerons de cellar, dedicated to the Guided tour of Saint Philibert Abbey: a masterpiece of vines and wines of the Bourgogne winegrowing region. It includes Romanesque art from the 11th and 12th centuries. The abbey a unique sensorial visitor space called “La Vigne & le Vin”: look, church, the cloister, the chapter house, the refectory and the listen, feel, and touch… cellar constitute the only monastic complex of the 12th century Commented tasting of 4 wines (the 4 Burgundy grape varieties: preserved in Europe. The unique architecture of the nave offers Aligoté, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay) served with Burgundian a striking light. The crypt and the upper chapel are also worth local products: “gougère” (comté cheese puff pastry), cold meat seeing. & cheese. Price (group of 30 persons): €56 Price (group of 20 persons): €61 Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) Price (group of 10 persons): €82

Guided tour of the “Hôtel-Dieu” of Tournus: built in 1661, the The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the afternoon, the entrance fees and tasting mentioned in the programme, and the lunch. establishment consisted only at the time only 16 beds but facing The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses. to the growth of poverty and misery, it had been expanded over the years throughout the 18th century. A second room to separate

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €55 Full day tour for groups with guide Heritage per person

In the heart of the “Bresse” region

In 1477 Bresse passed, with the rest of Burgundy, to the French crown. The southern part of the region, where after 1272 the house of Savoy superseded smaller nobles in power, became the province of Bresse. The region is renowned for its poultry, especially its chicken.

Guided tour of Museum of La Bresse-Domaine des Planons in St Cyr Sur Menthon: the scenography of the contemporary museum highlights the way of life of the Bressans, the traditional costume and its astonishing chimney hat, the succulent gastronomy of Bresse… A visit to the farm is the highlight of the visit. A remarkable witness to the architecture of Bresse land, it was classified as a historic monument in 1938.

Price (group of 30 persons): €55 Price (group of 20 persons): €62 Price (group of 10 persons): €85

Guided tour of Brou Royal Monastery: built in the early 16th century by is a masterpiece of flamboyant gothic art. It was ranked among the 100 most beautiful churches in France for its glazed roof, its stone lace, its rood screen, its stalls, and princely tombs. The tour also includes one of the three cloisters and the art museum. The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the full day, the entrance fees mentioned in the programme, and the lunch. Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €61 Full day tour for groups with guide Heritage per person

The treasures of the Mâconnais area

The Berzé-Le-Châtel castle is not only one of the most complete and impressive medieval castles of Burgundy, but also one of the most earliest documented. Berzé-La-Ville, with its chapel decorated with Romanesque frescoes (11th-12th centuries), was a Cluniac priory.

Guided tour of Berzé Le Châtel castle: discover the shooting an Ancient Monument. It was built at the beginning of the 12th site of Ridley Scott’s film «the Last Duel». The feudal castle of century at the initiative of the Abbot of Cluny, builder of Cluny III. It Berzé-le-Châtel long remained impregnable. Its various terraces was part of a priory of which it is today the only vestige. still demonstrate the extent of its defensive system. This ancient fortress of southern Burgundy is mentioned as early as the year 991. Lovely terraced gardens with a colourful vegetable patch. Tasting of wines produced by the owners of the castle.

Guided tour of the gypsum carries in Berzé-la-Ville: the gypsum quarries were exploited in Berzé la Ville until the end of the 19th century. Remnants are still visible, such as grinding wheels, nine plaster kilns, and the plaster where was a steam mill and a shop, administrative buildings, and workers’ quarters.

Price (group of 30 persons): €61 Price (group of 20 persons): €68 Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) Price (group of 10 persons): €87 The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for Guided tour of the Monks’ Chapel in Berzé-la-Ville: chapel the full day, the entrance fees and tasting mentioned in the programme, and the lunch. presenting Byzantine frescos from the 12th century and listed as The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €53 Full day tour for groups with guide Heritage per person

As in previous centuries

From the printing press of a newspaper to the “Bresse” farm via the Hôtel-Dieu, discover all aspects of the last century everyday life.

Guided tour of Forest Farm-Museum in Courtes: Forest Farm- Museum in Courtes, an old half-timbered 16th century farm which is remarkable for its architecture, Saracen chimney, Bresse furniture and collection of old farming tools.

Guided tour of Museum of Printing in : unique in France! When the newspaper «L’Indépendant du Louhannais & du Jura» closed in 1984, the Eco-museum created a museum tracing the production process of a newspaper. The machines are kept in operating condition (Linotype, Rotary, presses). This antenna is the only example in France of conservation of a complete lead manufacturing press workshop. Guided tour of The Hôtel-Dieu and its apothecary: the Hotel-Dieu and its apothecary: for the reception of indigent patients, it was Price (group of 30 persons): €63 built from the 17th to the 18th century. Sick room, chapel, dining Price (group of 20 persons): €69 rooms, kitchen... The highlight of the visit is the apothecary with a Price (group of 10 persons): €91 rare collection of vases Italian and Hispano-Moorish 16th century. The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the full day, the entrance fees mentioned in the programme, and the lunch. Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €143 Tour for groups with guide Heritage per person

Pilgrimage

Day 1 Day 2

Guided tour of the Basilica Notre Dame of Fourvière: The basilica Guided tour of the Basilica of the “Sacré Coeur” in Paray Le was built between 1872 and 1884. Housing stunning mosaics, Monial: important pilgrimage site, the Sacré-Coeur basilica of beautiful stained glass, and a crypt of Saint Joseph, Fourvière Paray-le-Monial is considered to be the scaled-down version of basilica is a spectacular landmark to visit in Lyon, and the view the Cluny abbey church and constitutes a remarkable example of from the esplanade is mind-blowing. Fourvière is dedicated to the Romanesque art. Virgin Mary who is said to have saved Lyon from the Black Death Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) that swept through Europe in 1643. Every year on the 8th December, Lyon thanks the Virgin by lighting candles throughout the city and Free time at the Taizé Community: created in 1940 by Brother illuminating walls and buildings in a LED extravaganza. It’s called Roger Schutz, Taizé Community is made up of over a hundred “Fête des Lumières” or the Festival of Lights, which, although brothers, Catholics and from various Protestant backgrounds, pious in origin, has become a must-see international event. coming from around 30 nations.

Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) Price (group of 30 persons): €143 Guided tour of Ars Sur Formans: village with international notoriety Price (group of 20 persons): €159 because of its «holy parish priest» who in the 19th century, Jean- Price (group of 10 persons): €200 Marie Vianney (1786-1859), was beatified and canonized at the beginning of the 20th century. It was proclaimed in 1929 «patron of all the Cures of the universe». Dinner (3 courses meal, drinks excluded) and overnight in Mâcon or the surroundings.

The price includes: the organisation of the tour, lunches of day 1 & 2, the services of an English-speaking guide for day 1 and for the morning of day 2, the half-board accommodation (double rooms), the entrance fees mentioned in the programme. The price does not include transport, extra charge for single room, drinks at the hotel, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €60 Full day tour for groups Savoir-faire per person

The French savoir-faire

Industrial tourism is another way to discover Burgundy and its know-how through products made in France.

Guided tour of the Perrin Knitwear Manufacturing Company in Montceau-Les-Mines: discover a place where the incredible transformation from quality fibres to comfort fit socks and tights can be witnessed firsthand! We promise you a captivating guided tour within the heart of our factory where skilled artisans take you through each stage of our unique manufacturing process and rigorous quality controls. Your visit will include fibre sourcing and dyeing, the knitting processes, the age-old craft of hand finishing and much more!

Lunch (3 courses + ¼ wine + coffee)

Visit to the chocolate seller Dufoux in : visit to Bernard Dufoux’s chocolate factory, best chocolate maker in France in 1998, 1999, 2000. Creative, he explores new flavours by combining chocolate with spices, tea, floral and herbaceous tastes. The Dufoux collection now includes more than a hundred chocolates: Price (group of 30 persons): €60 ganache, chocolates with spices, Praline flavoured and caramels Price (group of 20 persons): €66 and other treats. Price (group of 10 persons): €85

The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the full day, the entrance fees and tasting mentioned in the programme, and the lunch. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. From €62 Full day tour for groups with guide Gastronomy per person

Picking local produces

A day to discover the local produces of Southern Burgundy. 1 gourmet basket offered for each participant including 1 round loaf of bread, 1 goat cheese, ½ bottle of red Mâcon wine & 3 wafers.

Welcome of the group by our professional guide in Cluny. Visit of the “La Corbette” bovine cattle farm and tasting of local products. Then a visit to a farm that produces goat cheese, cheese tasting.

In the afternoon, stroll through the medieval town of Cluny to explore some medieval houses and the ruins of the great Abbey Church. Tasting of “Crémant de Bourgogne” (sparkling wine) and wafer from Burgundy in a medieval house in Cluny.

Lunch (3 courses meal + ¼ wine + coffee) Price (group of 30 persons): €62 Price (group of 20 persons): €68 Price (group of 15 persons): €74

The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the services of an English-speaking guide for the full day, the entrance fees and tastings mentioned in the programme, the gift basket, and the lunch. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. Full day tour for groups €74 per Relaxation person

Prestige and glitter

The programme includes feathers, rhinestones, sequins and of course backing legs and the famous French Cancan! Experience incredible sensations with our cabaret where dance, singing, humour, acrobatics, magic and illusion are shared without moderation. “Rocaille Salon”, Louis XVI Salon, bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, chapel, and outbuildings, as well as a wonderful 10-hectare park with formal gardens, rose garden and centuries-old trees.

Lunch (aperitif + stater + main course + cheese + dessert + drinks)

French Cabaret: Moulin du Lac in : located between Mâcon and Paray-le-Monial and close to Cluny, the Moulin du Lac presents its cabaret show. A unique and atypical entertainment place. In a cosy and glamorous atmosphere, come spend a moment full of emotions to discover our French cabaret show while enjoying a delicious meal concocted by Chef Jean-Charles NESME.

Price (group from 25 persons): €74 Guided tour of Château de Drée in : elegant building of the 17th and 18th centuries is home to a rich collection of furniture The price includes: the organisation of the tour, the entrance fees mentioned in the and objects d’art of the 18th century. The interior comprises the programme, and the lunch. The price does not include transport, cancellation insurance and personal expenses.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. Lunch cruises From 48 € Relaxation per person

Lunch cruises from Pont-de-Vaux

On the “Ville de Pont-de-Vaux 2” ship, from the Sun deck discover bucolic landscapes, the fauna and flora of the Val de Saône in a peaceful way.

Saône-Mâcon cruise Departure at 10 am for a 5 hours cruise till the commercial harbour in Mâcon. Passage of the Pont-de-Vaux lock. Lunch on board.

€65 Saône-Tournus Abbey cruise Departure at 10 am for a 7 hours cruise till Tournus. Passage of the Pont-de-Vaux and Ormes locks. Lunch on board. Guided tour of Tournus Abbey or the city.

€78 Saône-Ile de la Motte cruise Seille-La Truchère cruise Departure at 10 am for a 5 hours cruise on the Pont-de-Vaux canal, Departure at noon or at 7:00 pm. 2:30 hours cruise on the Pont-de- the Saône and the Seille Rivers till Pont Seille. Passage of the Vaux canal and the Saône River till the bridge. Passage of Pont-de-Vaux and La Truchère locks. Lunch on board. the Pont-de-Vaux lock. Lunch on board. €65 €48 Confluence Saône-Seille cruise Croisière Seille et dunes Departure at 10 am for a 7 hours cruise on the Pont-de-Vaux canal, Departure at noon or at 7 pm for a 3 hours cruise on the Pont-de- the Saône and the Seille Rivers till . Passage of the Pont- Vaux canal and the Saône River till the confluence Saône/Seille. de-Vaux & La Truchère locks. Lunch on board. Guided tour of the Passage of the Pont-de-Vaux lock. Lunch on board. “Charmes” site (sand dunes) in Sermoyer. €52 €77 Saône-Tournus cruise Departure at 11 am or 6 pm for a 4 hours cruise on the Pont-de- Menu for all cruises (drinks included) : Vaux canal and the Saône River till Tournus. Passage of the Pont- de-Vaux lock. Lunch on board. Fresh salmon and vegetables, herb dressing - Chicken Bourguignon & Bressan gratin - Etrez cottage chesse with €59 Bresse cream – Chocolate delights & fleur de sel caramel. Kir, 1 glass of white Mâcon AOP & 1 glass of Côtes-du-Rhône AOP, coffee.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. Boat trips to schedule in the morning or in the afternoon! From € 12 per person

Cruises

Boat trips from Pont-de-Vaux Pont-de-Vaux / Jean de Saône cruise 2 hours cruise on the Pont-de-Vaux canal and the Saône River till Jean-de-Saône. Passage of the Pont-de-Vaux lock.

€16 Wine tasting cruise Embark on a boat trip and taste the natural surroundings of the Pont-de-Vaux canal, the Saône River and cross the Pont-de-Vaux lock. A local winegrower from the Mâconnais or Beaujolais area will be you throughout this cruise to take you out of yourself and discover our local wines. During this trip, enjoy a glass of wine in hand, a real delightful moment. €23 Boat trips from La Truchère From April 15 - October 15, 2021 1 hour and a half cruise All cruises start from the Pont-de-Vaux Marina of are commented. Departure from the nautical base of La Truchère. Boat trip commented by the captain. Passage of a manual lock. Cruising Maximum of 80 persons in the air-conditioned restaurant. the Seille & the Saône Rivers and visit of the Truchère dam.

Maximum of 145 persons for the boat trips. €12 Cruises leave with a minimum de 25 persons. From April to October. Departures at 10:30 am, 3 and 5 pm. Capacity of 45 persons (a little more for groups). Possibility to have lunch on the sun deck.

Alda FELGUEIRAS Tel: +33 (0)3 85 21 07 08 Mâcon Sud Bourgogne Tourisme & Congrès In charge of the groups department [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Ass. Law 1901/Siret 31579797700032/Code APE local 63Z. Travel & Packages Operators, Register n°IM071100013. Service groupes Alda LIAS

1 place Saint-Pierre 71000 Mâcon - France Tél. : +33(0)3 85 21 07 08 [email protected] www.macon-groupes.com

Office de Tourisme de Mâcon Sud Bourgogne : Association déclarée loi 1901 – Siret 315 797 977 00032 – Code APE 79.90Z. Registre des Opérateurs de Voyages et de Séjours n° IM071100013

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