Gourmet products local specialties and wines Saône-Et-Loire

Chaintré, Fuissé, Pouilly, Solutré and Vergisson - what pretty villages and noble terroirs. It's at the foot of Solutré that the modern Atrium du Pouilly-Fuissé has been set up, uniting 250 producers of the eponymous appellation. A modern, bright and friendly tasting room, where you can discover the wines of this fabulous terroir, as well as other aspects of the area. Six discovery weekends, with free tastings of six wines, are also organized throughout the year.

The Cave des Vignerons de Mancey is a unique winery dedicated to the vines and wines of Burgundy, with a scenographic space and a huge range of 85 Burgundy appellations. The cellar showcases the work of some 50 winemakers, who produce small cuvées of chardonnay, pinot noir, aligoté and gamay, expressing the typicity of their terroirs. For gourmets, the "produits du terroir" area, where you'll also find a wide selection of wine accessories, offers the best of local traditions.

Mickaël Martin's chocolate factory is a veritable museum, with chocolate creations that are sure to make anyone's mouth water. Throughout the year, he uses his imagination to create pieces that are each more beautiful and mouth-watering than the last: at Easter, Christmas or Valentine's Day, his creations are surprising, refined and extremely gourmet! But this lover of exceptional products doesn't stop at chocolate, offering fruity entremets, macaroons and other one-off originalities, like his much-awaited kouign Amann.

La Meulière, an organic artisan bakery founded in 1994 by Achim Schulzbongert, has always championed "eating well" for better health. An ethic shared by Théo Bouvier, who worked with this master baker for nine years and took over the business in 2022. The charming little store, with its rustic decor and stone millstone in front, is equipped with a mill for preparing organic wholemeal spelt flours and various flakes. Visitors come for the wide range of sourdough breads, viennoiseries, cakes and original snacks.

Maison André Delorme is an institution on the Saône-et-Loirien wine scene. Specializing in the great wines of the Côte Chalonnaise and, above all, Crémant de Bourgogne, this vast 116-hectare estate delicately showcases the terroirs of the Rully, Givry, Mercurey, Bouzeron and Montagny appellations. Produced using sustainable viticulture methods, the wines are fine and delicate. There's nothing better than to treat yourself to a tasting in this exceptional setting of vaulted cellars carved out of the rock. A great address!

Discover Millebuis by Les Vignerons de Buxy, the emblematic cooperative winery of Buxy, founded in 1931 by committed winegrowers. With nearly 200 members, it offers a variety of local appellations at affordable prices. Dive into the world of Montagny, Givry, Rully, Mercurey... Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise and Crémant de Bourgogne. But that's not all! Millebuis is also a convivial place where many events take place. Delicious floating aperitifs on the Saône, the 2nd edition of Festi Millebuis (rock concerts in the vineyards), the "Mystère" aperitifs... Come and share moments of pleasure and discovery in this charming Burgundy village.

Created by the Mercurey defense and management organization (ODG), Caveau Divin is the showcase for the Mercurey AOC, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2023. The cellar features 44 estates with one or two crus each, and 64 wines. It's possible to taste them all, thanks to the fact that the wines are kept in an oenomatic cellar, which allows the bottles to be kept open under nitrogen. The formula is simple: simply obtain a tasting card from reception, credit it with the amount of your choice, and make your selection from the wines available.

Located in Rully, the Maison Amelin has been putting traditional know-how and quality at the heart of its sparkling wine production for over 60 years. At the head of this family business, Géraldine produces 350,000 bottles per year: fine wines, crémants or sparkling wines in brut, rosé or even red! All of them are elaborated according to the traditional method that we are happy to discover during a tasting or a visit of the site. Practical: you can even extend your stay by taking advantage of the gîte installed above the winery.

La Brûlerie Mâconnaise's two stores, which have been located in the heart of the city for almost 50 years, are a must for coffee lovers, but not only! While it's undeniable that these artisan roasters are true coffee professionals, today it's also possible to find over 250 varieties of tea, fruit juices and a selection of sweet and savoury products. Each visit to one of the two downtown boutiques is a journey: Italian blend, Brazilian coffee... The choice is yours!

The Cave des Vignerons d'Igé brings together 25 vineyards covering 190 hectares, producing a variety of appellations. Wine-tourism outings are available for free exploration of the surrounding vineyards and villages. Stop by the boutique, where you can taste and sell our wines: Mâcon IGE Blanc, Mâcon Village, Saint-Véran, and Crémants de Bourgogne. A new feature is an online boutique offering a full range of wines, including Macon rosé du terroir des brigands. Events punctuate the year, like the gourmet market we recommend, and our open house every^1st weekend in December.

Le Clos des Flaveurs in Givry is a quality delicatessen run by Isabelle, a native of Madagascar. All shelves are remarkably well-stocked with exclusive products. Creamy products from Burgundy-Franche-Comté, charcuterie, organic fruit and vegetables, pasta, quality preserves, flours and fruit juices. Order an aperitif platter of cheeses and charcuterie embellished with exotic colors and flavors. Improvise a meal platter of samoussas or vegetable nems. And above all, appreciate Isabelle's kindness!

Just a stone's throw from the famous Château de Cormatin, the Caveau du Figuier is the perfect place to stop. With over 25 years' experience, Évelyne offers a wide range of wines, beers and spirits. Local beverages (Crémant de Bourgogne, wines from Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais, Beaujolais, etc.), as well as wines from all over France and the world, are on sale. Tastings are available on request. Artisanal lemonades, tapenades, terrines and other regional delicacies complete the selection. An address not to be missed.

With its 400 member-cooperators, Cave de Lugny shines the spotlight on these master craftsmen, proud of their land, who care for and nurture their vines all year round. The Cave Coopérative produces and markets wines, continuing the expertise of several generations of winegrowers. The Lugny winery raises and vinifies white wines in particular, bringing their uniqueness and international renown. A dedicated sales and tasting area showcases the floral, honey and citrus characteristics of these Mâconnais cuvées.

It was here, in Charolles, that (the late) Bernard Dufoux founded his first chocolate factory, in 1960. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength. In addition to its tempting boutique, the Charolles address is worth a detour for its production workshop, where chocolatiers and pastry chefs reveal the secrets of their trade to the public, and give classes. The chocolates they make are of the highest quality, using sometimes rare cocoa beans and exceptional hazelnuts and pistachios. Attractive subjects in original shapes are also produced for special events.

Domaine Duvernay in Mercurey is particularly welcoming, with its glass-enclosed boutique cellar overlooking the vines. It's also a young domaine, founded in 1970 by Jean Duvernay, the grandfather who dug his cellar in the stone at the foot of his house. Today, it's his son Jean-Luc and granddaughter Floriane who share the work. The domaine cultivates 20 ha of vines in the Coteaux bourguignons, Crémant, Aligoté, Mercurey white and red appellations, including the flagship Mercurey rouge^1er Cru Le Clos l'Évêque.

We've fallen in love with this pretty downtown bonbonnière, with its solid reputation. You look at the window with the eyes of a child at all the delicacies on display and the poetic staging. And as soon as you step through the door, the magic happens. Caramels, candies, chocolates, almonds, macaroons, calissons, teas, honey and other delicacies, including the famous mâconnaise wafer, are available to taste on the spot or to take away. The smell of sugar and the sight of bonbonnières filled with pretty colors are a temptation to crime that's hard to resist.