Day out in Mâcon
Vibrant all year round, Mâcon is a town on a human scale that has the enormous advantage of being easy to explore on foot. Let's set off for a day out in southern Burgundy!
Any day out in Mâcon is bound to include a stroll through the charming town centre. Not to be missed:
Housed in a former 17th-century convent, the Musée des Ursulines boasts a rich collection of over 25,000 works spanning history from antiquity to the 20th century. There are three main areas to explore:
📍 5 rue de la Préfecture, Mâcon
⏰ Open Tuesday to Saturday (10am-12.30pm and 2pm-6pm) and Sunday (2pm-6pm).
💻 https://www.macon.fr/vivre-et-bouger-a-macon/culture/musee-des-ursulines
💶 Full price: €7; concessions: 4,50€
Nestled in an elegant building constructed at the end of the 19th century, the Citizens' Memorial is dedicated to preserving the military memory of the Mâcon region. The period covered runs from 1870 to the present day.
📍Place du Souvenir français, 24 chemin de la Bécassière, Mâcon
⏰ Open on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm
💻 https://www.macon.fr/vivre-et-bouger-a-macon/culture/le-memorial-citoyen
💶 Full price: €5 / child price: €3
Put down your suitcases in our cosy, stone-walled hotel for an authentic getaway just 1 hour's drive from Mâcon. Our 3-star establishment has 15 bright, modern rooms sleeping up to 4 people. Add a touch of relaxation to your stay in Burgundy by taking advantage of the pleasantly sunny, heated outdoor swimming pool.
You can also discover Burgundy gastronomy and local produce in our Vuillot restaurant.
Take advantage of the best prices by booking your nights directly at our charming hotel in Burgundy!
Three ideas for a day out in Mâcon
Stroll around Mâcon town centre
Any day out in Mâcon is bound to include a stroll through the charming town centre. Not to be missed:
- The peaceful quays of the Saône
- The neo-Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre (19th century) designed by the architect Berthier, a pupil of Viollet-le-Duc whose work includes Notre-Dame de Paris.
- Old streets and lively shops
- La Maison de Bois (16th century) on Place aux Herbes, one of the oldest houses in Mâcon
- Cross the majestic Pont Saint-Laurent over the Saône river
Visit the Musée des Ursulines
Housed in a former 17th-century convent, the Musée des Ursulines boasts a rich collection of over 25,000 works spanning history from antiquity to the 20th century. There are three main areas to explore:
- Archaeology and regional history
- European fine arts
- Alphonse de Lamartine
📍 5 rue de la Préfecture, Mâcon
⏰ Open Tuesday to Saturday (10am-12.30pm and 2pm-6pm) and Sunday (2pm-6pm).
💻 https://www.macon.fr/vivre-et-bouger-a-macon/culture/musee-des-ursulines
💶 Full price: €7; concessions: 4,50€
Discover the Citizen Memorial
Nestled in an elegant building constructed at the end of the 19th century, the Citizens' Memorial is dedicated to preserving the military memory of the Mâcon region. The period covered runs from 1870 to the present day.
📍Place du Souvenir français, 24 chemin de la Bécassière, Mâcon
⏰ Open on Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm
💻 https://www.macon.fr/vivre-et-bouger-a-macon/culture/le-memorial-citoyen
💶 Full price: €5 / child price: €3
Your charming hotel in Burgundy
Put down your suitcases in our cosy, stone-walled hotel for an authentic getaway just 1 hour's drive from Mâcon. Our 3-star establishment has 15 bright, modern rooms sleeping up to 4 people. Add a touch of relaxation to your stay in Burgundy by taking advantage of the pleasantly sunny, heated outdoor swimming pool.
You can also discover Burgundy gastronomy and local produce in our Vuillot restaurant.
Take advantage of the best prices by booking your nights directly at our charming hotel in Burgundy!
