Capital of the Mâconnais region and prefecture of the Saône-et-Loire, Mâcon is the most southern of the major cities in Burgundy. With its "Remarkable Heritage Site" label awarded in 2021, it certainly lacks neither charm nor assets to attract visitors: its quays of the Saône river are very popular in the summertime, its colorful houses full of history, its esplanade and its historical center are only a few examples.The surrounding hills and rivers nowadays favor bicycle touring, green tourism and river tourism. Celtic port of the Aedui and oppidum for the Romans who had already understood the strategic interest of the ancient Matisco, it was a real crossroads of trade routes, crossed by the via Agrippa, the main artery of Romanized Gaul. From its historical past, Macon has kept many architectural vestiges, a heritage that can be discovered by strolling in the old town, especially through free or guided tours. The statue of Lamartine, which stands on the eponymous esplanade, reminds us that this illustrious poet and politician is a native of Mâcon. The "Tracé de la Plume" is a tribute to his incomparable pen: this heritage discovery trail will guide you through the city, along a loop of one to two hours, where, to the rhythm of your steps on the bronze feathers placed on the ground, you can discover this sumptuous heritage in 28 points of interest.In Mâcon, the sweetness of life is also expressed through the diversity of its landscapes and is manifested through an exponential tourist offer. The quality of its wines, whose reputation is well established, encourages wine tourism. The brand new Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne will take up residence there in 2023, allowing wine lovers to learn more about the wines of the Châlonnais and Mâconnais hillsides. The restaurant offer also honors the local gastronomy: small intimate addresses rub shoulders with the prestigious tables around to offer a glimpse of the best of southern Burgundy.Mâcon is truly a dynamic and joyful city that has been awarded the title of "ville fleurie", a city on the move, and since 2013, has been classified as a "Ville de Tourisme".

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