Saone-et-Loire places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Saone-et-Loire department of Burgundy. See also our Saone-et-Loire travel guide
Anzy-le-Duc
Much the most visited site in this pretty village is the Priory of Anzy-le-Duc See guide
Autun
After exploring Autun with its old town, cathedral and roman ruins you can visit the site of Bibracte, site of the Gauls capital city 2500 years ago See guide
Brancion
Quiet now, in the 15th century Brancion was an important regional centre - hence the monuments in the town See guide
Chalon-sur-Saone
The pedestrianised town centre and cathedral will form the centre of your visit to the Burgundy town of Chalon-sur-Saone See guide
Cluny
As well as one of the most visited abbeys in France Cluny also has a picturesque town centre to explore See guide
Cormatin
The beautifully decorated and furnished Cormatin Chateau, from the 17th century, is the highlight of your visit See guide
Macon
After exploring the pleasant town of Macon we suggest a visit to nearby Lamartine's Castle See guide
Paray-le-Monial
The 12th century abbey and other buildings and the pretty setting make the Basilica du Sacré-Coeur at Paray-le-Monial one of the most visited sites in France See guide
Paray-le-Monial basilica
Paray-le-Monial basilica is an impressive 12th century church in the romanesque style See guide
Semur-en-Brionnais
As well as the pretty village itself, you can also visit the Chateau de Saint-Hugues and Collegiale Saint-Hilaire in Semur-en-Brionnais See guide
Solutre-Pouilly
Solutré-Pouilly would perhaps go unnoticed except for the great rock-cliff behind the village that is listed among one of just 30 'Grand Sites of France' See guide
Tournus
The Abbey of Saint-Philibert is the highlight in Tournus, but you will also discover several other interesting historic sites See guide
Tournus abbey
The abbey at Tournus is a 12th century abbey in roman style with a cloister, frescoes, rare mosaics and several other highlights See guideFor more information see the Saone-et-Loire guide
Market towns & days in Saone-et-Loire
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Autun: Wednesday & Friday
Chagny: Thursday & Sunday
Chalon-sur-Saone: Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Friday
Charnay-les-Macon: Friday
Charolles: Wednesday
Chauffailles: Friday
Cluny: Saturday
Digoin: Sunday & Friday
Epinac: Wednesday & Sunday
Givry: Thursday
Gueugnon: Thursday
La Clayette: Tuesday
Le Creusot: Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday
Louhans: Monday
Macon: Saturday
Marcigny: Monday
Mervans: Friday
Montceau-les-Mines: Tuesday & Saturday
Montchanin: Wednesday
Paray-le-Monial: Friday
Pierre-de-Bresse: Monday
Saint-Germain-du-Bois: Saturday
Saint-Germain-du-Plain: Thursday
Sennecey-le-Grand: Friday
Tournus: Saturday
Verdun-sur-le-Doubs: Thursday
Tourist attractions to visit in Saone-et-Loire
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Ville d'etape
Charolles
Towns of Art and History
Autun: See tourist guide
Chalon-sur-Saone: See tourist guide
Paray-le-Monial: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Autun: See tourist guide
Chalon-sur-Saone: See tourist guide
Cluny: See tourist guide
Tournus: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin du château de Chaumont
Jardin du château de Digoine
Le jardin de Zéphyr
Les Jardins du château de Drée
Les jardins Romans de Varenne-l'Arconce
Parc et jardins du château de Sully
Religious Monuments
Abbatiale eglise de Saint Philibert (Tournus)
Abbaye de Cluny (Cluny): See tourist guide
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (Paray-le-Monial)
Cathédrale Saint Lazare (Autun)
Chapelle aux Moines (Berze-la-Ville)
Eglise de Jalogny (Jalogny)
Eglise de Saint Blaise (Mazille)
Eglise de Saint Denis (Massy)
Eglise de Saint Germain (Saint-Germain-en-Brionnais)
Eglise de Saint Hilaire (Semur-en-Brionnais)
Eglise de Saint Marcel (Iguerande)
Eglise de Saint Martin (Chapaize)
Eglise de Saint Nizier (Baron)
Eglise de Saint Pierre de Brancion (Martailly-les-Brancion)
Eglise de Saint Pierre et Saint Paul (Montceaux-l'Etoile)
Eglise de Saint Vincent (Mont-Saint-Vincent)
Eglise de Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (Varenne-l'Arconce)
Prieuré church de Saint Pierre et Saint Benoit (Perrecy-les-Forges)
Prieuré d'Anzy-le-Duc (Anzy-le-Duc)
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Semur-en-Brionnais: See tourist guide
Grand Sites of France
Bibracte-Mont Beuvray
Roche de Solutre / Roche de Vergisson