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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.

As part of the Burgundy Wine Route, the domaine of Marc Jambon et fils is an ideal stopping-off point for a vineyard tour and cellar tasting. The domaine is a family business dating back to 1750. In early 2017, the team expanded, with Michel PRUDHON joining Pierre-Antoine at the head of the domaine and Marc gradually acclimatizing to his retirement. The domaine's production includes Bourgogne aligoté and Mâcon Pierreclos white wines, Pouilly-Vinzelles and Mâcon Pierreclos red wines, and a selection of dry and sweet vins de France that contribute to the domaine's reputation. The estate also organizes gourmet tastings for groups. A few meters or kilometers further on, you can admire the Roche de Solutré, the prehistory museum or the Vergisson menhir. High Environmental Value certified farm.

Domaine Sève is a must-see winery in Solutré-Pouilly, Southern Burgundy. With exceptional exposure in a natural prehistoric site classified as a Grand Site de France, the estate offers visitors a unique experience. The estate extends over 20 parcels with a total surface area of 7 hectares70, planted exclusively with Chardonnay grapes. Each Pouilly-Fuissé cuvée has its own personality, the result of 5 generations of winemaking expertise. The estate's white wines, notably Pouilly-Fuissé "Anthilde" and Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly, are renowned for their complex fruitiness, minerality and fleshy roundness. The estate offers tours of its authentic cellar, where visitors can taste the different cuvées of Pouilly-Fuissé and Mâcon Solutré-Pouilly, while learning about the stages of wine production.

All year round, the pigs at the Dront farm in Anost roam around outdoors. Jean Grallien is particularly attached to the conditions in which his animals grow up, and this is reflected in the way he talks about them. Every weekend, he offers his products for sale: charcuterie and fresh meat in various forms. Packages can also be reserved, to make sure you don't miss out. A great address for "cochonailles" lovers.

With Tristan Barreiros, former Paris restaurateur and founder of Bonne Maison, the term "épicerie fine" takes on its full meaning. The company has also been recognized for its quality by the Collège Culinaire de France, created by 15 renowned chefs. Born in the spring of 2023, Bonne Maison is already a great success, notably for its Charolais pastis, which it makes, like other delicacies, on its farm-workshop in La Guiche. Homemade or collected with passion, honeys, oils, jams, spirits and other delicacies are available to take away or taste on site.

At the heart of Romanèche-Thorins for over 130 years, Maison Jacoulot is renowned for the quality of its marcs and fines de Bourgogne. Today at the head of the company, the Vançon family perpetuates its know-how, producing over 120,000 bottles each year by hand. You can visit the cellar, admire the oak barrels and taste the surprising liqueurs. In early 2024, Cavistes & Co magazine named its peppermint liqueur "Liqueur of the Year 2023".

Give in to temptation and sample the sweet and chocolaty delights offered by master pastry chef-chocolatier Eddie Loureaux. Enter this large, bright store and indulge in exceptional pastries, top-of-the-range chocolates and fruit jellies. Among the house specialties are "number cakes" to celebrate birthdays, chocolates in bars or with pretty shapes, and overall a constant search for novelties. The store is also committed to combating waste through the Too Good To Go app.

At the foot of the majestic Solutré rock, the Cave des Vignerons des Terres Secrètes unveils wines deeply marked by their terroir. Sometimes from tiny plots, they acquire a distinctive character that sets them apart. The winery is also committed to the environment, through its "Vignerons engagés développement durable" label. Saint-Véran, mâcon verzé, pouilly-fuissé and other local appellations are available for tasting, and vineyard walks are organized in fine weather.

The Domaine de la Source des fées combines vineyards, Burgundian gastronomy and sweetness of life. It seems that the fairies have leant on this 4.5-hectare estate producing Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véran for the white as well as Macon for the red wine. Make a stop in this fine estate and take the opportunity to taste the vintage. In September, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the typical Burgundy harvest, hand-made and always in a good mood.

You'd think you were in the South-West of France, but Marie-Anne Ballan raises and feeds her ducks in the Bresse region of Burgundy, where they are slaughtered and processed directly on site. Slaughtered weekly, the products are 100% fresh. On the menu: rillettes, terrines, foie gras, confits, cassoulets, fresh vacuum-packed products. Products can be tasted directly at the farm. There's also a store where you can take home a whole range of tasty dishes, not to mention a host of gift sets. Tours of the farm are also available.

On the first floor of this imposing and majestic columned building, the Maison des Vins, you'll find the store where you'll find a wealth of wine and culinary treasures. These include wines from the Mâconnais region, Beaujolais and Côte Chalonnaise. A wide selection of liqueurs, original vinegars and sweet and savoury treats are also on offer. For travelers short of space, orders can be shipped.

Since 1957, Bresse poultry has had an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) and since 1996 the AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée). The Gauloise blanche de Bresse, characterized by its blue legs, its white plumage and its red crest, is raised in the green meadows of Bresse where it develops a firm and marbled flesh, and a very fine and pearly skin. Recognized in all the European capitals for its taste of the soil which revives the papillae, it pleases as much the amateurs as the finest gastronomes.

This cooperative winery is housed in a large, attractive building along the roadside in the heart of the Mâconnais vineyards. Founded in 1929, it united the winegrowers of the villages of Vinzelles and Lochés, producing prestigious cuvées in Burgundy and Beaujolais. The modern sales and tasting area is totally dedicated to the wines of this corner of the Mâconnais region: pouilly vinzelles, pouilly fuissé, pouilly loché and saint-véran.

Located just behind the beautiful Saint-Pierre church, the cellar of the same name is a superb meeting place for lovers of good nectars. Perfectly stocked, this place highlights wines from the region, but extends its offer well beyond. A large choice of magnums, spirits too, champagnes, brandies and rums and beers in nice barrels to offer. A very nice store and a most charming welcome with good advice. A beautiful address where tastings are organized every first Thursday of the month.

Created in 1928, the Viré winery, which in 2020 chose to rename itself Vérizet (after a former commune now part of Viré), has some 150 cooperative members. The winery produces AOP mâcon, mâcon villages, mâcon péronne, crémant de Bourgogne and viré-clessé (perfect as an aperitif). The winery regularly produces special cuvées, such as Grande Réserve and Cuvée Héritage, hand-harvested from old vines, revealing a fine blend of fruit and minerality. A fine address, where tastings are free of charge.

Domaine du Four Bassot focuses on producing wines that reflect the terroir of the region. Their approach emphasizes the fundamental elements, without artifice, to create balanced, natural wines with a taut style. The site also offers an unusual gîte in the former winemakers' lodgings, where visitors can discover the work of the Gault family and their team. The estate regularly organizes events and activities, such as plantation trellising and grape harvests. Domaine du Four Bassot also reminds visitors of the importance of consuming alcohol in moderation.

Nicolas Ragot brings a remarkable modernity to this estate, representing the eighth generation. Modest in appearance, the estate opens the doors to a welcoming universe. We discover a maze of cellars and an impressive, unexpected winery. Nicolas Ragot works his 9 ha of vines, exclusively in the Givry appellation, with a concern for terroir that has earned him Haute Valeur Environnementale certification. He produces a range of four whites and six reds, including four ^1ers crus, which can be tasted on site or purchased directly online.

In the 1970s, the Perrachon family acquired the château and its estate, producing Beaujolais and Burgundy wines on 20 hectares. Eight appellations in white, red and rosé, including four crus in the Beaujolais and a Crémant de Bourgogne. Concerned about its environment, the estate works in integrated farming, as evidenced by the Terra Vitis charter. Note that it is possible to buy wines online if you can't come to the cellar.

Since the ^14th century, the Ninot family has seen a succession of coopers and winemakers, always with the same love of the vine. Today, it's Erell and Flavien, sister and brother, who continue to make history. On their 13 ha in Rully and Mercurey, they produce white and red wine, certified organic since 2020, in village and 1er cru appellations. You can simply visit the cellar, taste or take advantage of more complete and original offers, such as electric bikes and adventures in the vineyards.

Crème de Bresse and Beurre de Bresse PDO are 3 exceptional products that owe their excellence to ancestral know-how: with its generous texture, thick Crème de Bresse is characterized by a lively, fresh taste that leaves a pleasantly round sensation in the mouth; churned in the traditional way, Beurre de Bresse offers delicious flavors with incomparable aromas of herbaceous, floral and dried fruit notes. It is characterized by its melt-in-the-mouth texture. A national jewel!

Founded in 1928, La Cave de Bissey is the oldest winery in the Côte Chalonnaise. Between the Côte de Beaune and the Mâconnais, Bissey-sous-Cruchaud is a small wine-growing commune, offering 84 hectares of vines whose maturing, vinification and marketing have remained on a human scale, thereby enhancing human relations and respect for the terroir with authentic wines. From the finesse of the white wines to the fruitiness of the reds, from the lightness of the Crémants to the creaminess of the spirits, let yourself be seduced by the generosity of these wines!

Jérémy Maigret opened Pâtisserie Polisson in the heart of Cluny in 2021. Here, he shares his vision of gourmet delights, marrying flavors to perfection in both traditional and more creative recipes. In the bread department, there's something for everyone: cereal bread, sourdough bread or simply traditional baguette. When it comes to pastries, we're particularly fond of our seasonal creations. As for viennoiserie, in 2023 the brand won second prize in the departmental competition for the best croissants and pains au chocolat.

Opening at the end of 2021 in the heart of the town, Crèmerie de l'Abbaye has already made a name for itself in Cluny. You come for the cheese, of course: a wide range of goat's, ewe's and cow's cheeses, which you can buy by the slice or order as a tray for aperitifs or dinners. But you can't leave without cream, milk (raw or pasteurized) or yoghurts sourced directly from the surrounding area. Here, the emphasis is on local produce, right down to the selection of products in the delicatessen section, where you'll find jams, drinks and cakes.

La Bergerie de Santagny is a farm and cheese dairy located in Genouilly, near Chalon-sur-Saône. Managed by Thomas Martin, the farm raises around 60 Lacaune ewes on self-sufficient forage. The ewes graze the farm's meadows and are fed with cereals produced on site. The farm is in the process of converting to organic farming. La Bergerie de Santagny transforms raw ewe's milk into a range of products including tommes de brebis, yogurts, fresh and mature cheeses. Products are available for direct sale at the farm, at markets and in partner stores. The farm also has an equine and bovine boarding facility for horses and ponies. What's more, La Bergerie de Santagny is an educational farm approved by the French Ministry of Education, offering visits for schoolchildren.

Not far from the imposing prefecture building lies a charming bakery. Here, as much importance is attached to the quality of the raw materials as to that of the finished products. The breads are made from local organic flours and baked in a wood-fired oven dating back to 1860, giving them an inimitable taste. Viennoiseries, pastries and savoury products complete the offer of this traditional bakery. The bakery has won several awards in the best galette des rois competition organized each year by the municipality.

L'Ambroisie, created by Alain Le Bourdoulou in 1997, is a true Chalonnaise institution. Renovated in 2021, the boutique, its façade and the tea room make the moment even more precious. While the macaroons and pastries are exceptional, each season has its own not-to-be-missed rendezvous. The galettes are one of them, so unique are the frangipane and the recipe. Another of L'Ambroisie's talents is its chocolates. An address that sublimates the classics of our gourmet subconscious.

Located on the Côte du Couchois in Dracy-lès-Couches, Domaine Demontmerot is now run by Laurent Demontmerot. The ^9th generation to carry on the family tradition, he is committed to working his 15 hectares of vines by hand in a sustainable way. The result is authentic red, white, rosé and crémant wines to suit every occasion. A true enthusiast, he takes great pleasure in sharing his wines and their history in his magnificent cellar.

Jonathan Seguin is one of the young generation of winegrowers on the Côte du Couchois. For him, wine is a vocation: he began by buying vines alongside his studies, and when an opportunity arose, he left his job to set up his own domaine. At 25, he owns just over 9 hectares of vines and is full of ambition. It's a pleasure to visit him in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain to chat with him and taste his wines, whether red, white or rosé, from the Burgundy, Côte du Couchois and Côte Chalonnaise appellations.

Domaine Gonon is a winery located in Vergisson, Burgundy. They produce a variety of wines including Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint Véran, Macon Villages, Macon Rouge and Bourgogne Pinot Noir. Their best-known wine is Pouilly fuissé "Vignes Dessus", which was selected by the 2015 Hachette guide. The domaine also offers a delivery service for its products.

How can we imagine the past extent of the vineyard (200 ha in 1880) when there is no vine-growing? In the th century, the vine marked its mark and began to decline only at the beginning of the th century, following the crisis of phylloxera and other economic reasons. In the courtyard of the museum is exposed equipment used to collect, transport and press the grapes. The descent to the cellar teaches us everything about winemaking techniques through the presentation of barrels, objects and tools (chain to clean, iron to mark, bottle-bouche…). On the first floor, you enter the main apartment where the daily life of generations of cuiseliens winemakers is raised from furniture and objects dating from the th to the th century. In the second, a situation of the main tools of wine growers illustrates the annual cycle of work, from planting to harvest. A presentation of the tools of cooper, a reconstitution of the five stages of production of a tonneau and different projections completes the visit.

The village of Baron is located in the canton of Charolles. This is where Olivier and Véronique Bouillot opened, two seasons the «domaine de la Vallée», in their ancient farmhouse dating from the 18 th century, in a property of 3 hectares offering a calm, often forgotten by urban dwellers. An established establishment combining both the label 4 ears and the Charm label, which is extremely rare. Olivier, an antique designer, will be happy to bring to his hosts the treasures of Burgundy, while Véronique, Designer, especially for Les Gîtes de France, will make them visit the house, a veritable showcase of his know-how in the area of patina. It's also, which in the morning will put them in appetite with a homemade breakfast. For meals, guests can go to the nearby farm-hostel. Located near a pond, the Valley area offers fishing and cycling on small countryside roads.

Since 1870, the Desvignes family has passed on its know-how from generation to generation, and with a name like that, it was predestined to do so. Today, Éric and his son Gautier, who gained experience in the United States, run the 10-hectare family estate in the hamlet of Poncey and share their passion for Givry wines. Sustainable viticulture, hand-picking and the perfect mastery of ancestral know-how all contribute to preserving the authenticity of the terroir and producing village and premier cru appellations.

Although Domaine Chanzy once belonged to the family of the same name, this is no longer the case. Nevertheless, the passion for wine-making remains intact. In the heart of the village of Bouzeron, the welcome is ideal, with a vast inner courtyard, a large tasting cellar and tours of the cellars or vineyards in season. Domaine Chanzy covers 80 hectares of land between the Côte Chalonnaise and Côte de Beaune. The Domaine is committed to environmentally-friendly practices, and is open to visitors to help them discover its treasures.

The quality of Domaine Dureuil-Janthial wines, which Céline and Vincent Dureuil took over in 1994, is well established. Established mainly in the Côte Chalonnaise with 20 ha of vines in Rully and Mercurey, they are also present in the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits with 3 ha. The team works its vines with the greatest respect for the land, seeking to reveal all the specificities of the different terroirs at its disposal. The magnificent ^19th-century vaulted cellar houses over 20 cuvées, which are available for tasting upon reservation.

In the area of Surremain, wines are not eaten as everywhere. To begin the selected wines have a special feature, since they come from a biological or biodynamic culture (in other words, a culture top culture). In addition to the wines of the property, we find the names givry, mercurey, mercurey and many others from wine-growing wine-growers. The other thing is that here you are offered to eat while eating. Fine meats, cheeses, accompanied by a selection of a dozen wines, a different way to taste and appreciate the riches of the Burgundy region.

Château de Chamirey has been a family business for five generations. Amaury Devillard and his wife Aurore maintain the passion of a house that extends over 5 estates, in Mercurey, but also Domaine des Perdrix in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine de la Ferté in Givry, Domaine de la Garenne in the Mâconnais and Domaine Rolet in the Jura. The tasting cellar, housed in a former cuverie, offers a unique view of the hillsides. The quality of our welcome is impeccable. Possibility of renting a charming guest house.

Domaine Daniel Pollier is a must for wine lovers. With its address at 22 Rue de la Planchette, it's easily accessible for visitors. The estate offers a wide selection of quality wines, as well as a delivery service for those wishing to enjoy their products at home. Visitors can therefore visit the estate at their convenience to discover the wines on offer and benefit from the expert advice of the staff.

In 1945, Georges Burrier founded the house that will bear his name and stay family, first with his son Guy Burrier from 1968, and later today with his nephew Frédéric-Marc Burrier. In a very original area dedicated to the great wines of South Burgundy, Mâconnais and Beaujolais. Enoteca Georges Burrier offers nearly 120 references of the region's appellations, on more than 20 vintages. In addition to wine (40 ha) wines from the Burrier family (Beauregard Castle and Georges Burrier and Joseph Burrier domains) the Enoteca offers a small selection of other excellent wine-growers, regional products and the arts of the table. A free tasting of a dozen wines is always available. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a collection of tools of cooperage and antique bottles, and will have access to the visit of a cellar and a cellar of fûts.

In the heart of the Mâconnais vineyards, the Cave d'Azé showcases the work of its 45 member winegrowers, who cultivate 264 hectares of vines. Mâcon village, mâcon azé, burgundy aligoté, red burgundy matured in large oak barrels, as well as the original mâcon rosé, are among the appellations on offer to take away with you, after tastings accompanied by invaluable advice. The cellar's pride and joy, Crémant de Bourgogne, is also featured. And zero-waste enthusiasts can bring their own bottles and leave with bulk white or red mâcon.

In Burgundy, the Dufoux name is well known. Since the founding of the first chocolate factory in the Charolais region in 1960, the expertise and creativity of (the late) Bernard Dufoux and his chocolatiers have left their mark. Rigorous selection of raw materials, undeniable expertise, passion and inventiveness are always at the forefront. The Dufoux collection comes in all shapes and sizes, and can be adapted to any event. The chocolatiers are constantly exploring new flavors and creating unusual, creative and innovative combinations.

Two Dudes is an unusual place that combines the art of beer and gastronomy. Come and discover Pierre's fine range of beers, or sample (by reservation only) Amandine's unique dishes amidst the brewery vats. Rely on this globe-trotting duo, who have worked their way up through the ranks of the world's finest Michelin-starred chefs, to take you on a voyage of discovery thanks to their stunning food and beer pairings. Here's a good idea: the apéro (survival) kit with everything you need for a quick aperitif, plus a "home chef" mode.

Created in 1982 by the town's mayor, Roger Lagrange, the Maison des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise is a showcase for the winegrowers of this part of Burgundy. Each year, a jury of professionals, chefs and wine lovers selects the 144 best wines (whites, reds and crémants) to be sold at the same price as direct sales. Tastings, cellar articles, carafes and local products are all good reasons to stop by.

At the Caveau de Saint-Gengoux-le-National, an authentic wine cellar attached to the Cave des Vignerons de Buxy since 1976, you'll discover the Côte Chalonnaise AOCs at a very good price/pleasure ratio: Côte Chalonnaise, Montagny, Rully, Mercurey, Givry, not forgetting Crémant de Bourgogne or Mâcon Saint-Gengoux-le-National. The cellar also organizes events: Les Gourmanziks in June, Les Apéritifs en Goguette in summer, and La Randole, an autumn heritage walk/tasting event to be held on October 20, 2024.

Created in 2021 by Charlotte and Fabrice, La Maison des ateliers is a unique place where people come to learn and exchange. The magnificent building, which also houses the Wine School, hosts a wide range of workshops run by professionals throughout the year, including introductory wine-tasting courses with Fabrice, founder and MOF sommelier, as well as cooking and pastry classes, botanical workshops, wellness workshops and a culinary awakening for the very young. It's Mâcon's essential place for sharing and learning.

If you're a fan of short circuits, you'll want to go directly to a well-known producer, Gaec Pardon. It's a family business run by Guy and his two sons Pierre and Sébastien, nestled in the hamlet of Chavannes. Over 150 Alpine goats are part of the herd. The family farm also boasts 70 Charolais cows and 50 dairy cows, making it possible to multiply the number of creamer mixes and offer numerous cheeses and Charolais meats for direct sale. You can also visit the facilities and see the animals.

This young domaine is located in Buxy. Laurent Cognard bought his first vines in 1997, and settled here in 2006 with 5.5 hectares. Today, he manages almost 18 hectares of vineyards, from the Côtes de Beaune to the Mâconnais, including 6.4 ha in the Montagny^1er cru appellation. The estate, which produces white, red and crémant wines, limits its phytosanitary inputs to a minimum, earning Terra Vitis certification for the 2020 vintage.

This establishment is a constant invitation to indulge. It's hard not to fall in love when you pass in front of this tempting window display Chocolate is king here, and the assortments will have everyone in agreement. As for pastries, all the classics are brilliantly executed: from macaroons to éclairs and millefeuille. You'll also appreciate the marshmallows, confectionery and ice creams, as well as more local specialties like the praline tart or Tournusien, the house specialty.

At the family estate of Beauregard, special attention is paid to the land and the environment. From the integrated viticulture of the 16 hectares of vines to the environmentally friendly packaging, Jérôme and Stéphanie Dépernon, the siblings at the head of the business, are attentive to the smallest detail. And this is what has made the reputation of the domain for 5 generations. It is a pleasure to discover the Côte du Couchois with them, tasting reds, whites or crémant during an initiation to wine tasting or a picnic in the vineyards.

Domaine Besson is a must in Givry. For its excellent wines, its recurrent participation in local events, and for its heritage, with a dovecote and winery listed as historic monuments. Owned by the Besson family since the 1930s, the estate boasts 12 hectares of vines, producing white and red givry in village and premier crus appellations. The owners practice sustainable agriculture and speak passionately about it. A guest room on the estate offers an opportunity to visit the winery.

Philippe Chautard, grandson of Louis Picamelot, is the director of this renowned Crémant de Bourgogne house. Committed to perpetuating the quality of Burgundy's Crémant terroirs, Philippe has created a winery housed in a bioclimatic building in the heart of the rock. This site houses all the company's production tools. A welcoming boutique, where tastings take place on a platform overlooking the stocks, adjoins the rock of an old quarry sinking beneath the earth and vines.