Streets squares and districts to visit Bourgogne

This imposing square of not less than 4,680 m² that is fully renovated a few years ago underwent multiple transformations over the centuries and has now become one of the most beautiful places in France. From 1682 to 1689, it was developed in semicircle according to the drawings of Mansart who made the buildings of Palais des États and the arches of the place. It then bears the name of Place Royale. In the 18th century between 1721 and 1736, the rue de Condé (now the Rue de la Liberté) is open to connect the palace to the Porte Guillaume. An equestrian statue of Louis XIV (melted in the Revolution) is installed in the centre of the square. Called Place d'Armes after the Revolution and Place du Maréchal Pétain under the Occupation, it became the Place de la libération in 1944. Formerly a car park, this area has become a real place of life since 2006: terraces have been installed and various events take place there. In winter, when Christmas approaches, you will find the Christmas market...! In summer, a place for children and adults who have fun and cool off around the fountains in the heart of the terraces of cafés and restaurants. This site combines now the classic architecture with the will to look to the future. It is a place to enjoy day and night, enhanced by water and light games and by Comblanchien stone (Burgundy stone) which place is completely covered.

Directly connected to the downtown, skirted by the Voie Verte, the marina of Mâcon is a true breath of fresh air in the heart of the downtown and a direct access on the Saône for the walker. With its 420 rings being able to accommodate rental boats of passage or long stay that can measure up to 25 m, the marina of Mâcon offers a wealth of services and equipment. In addition to sanitary facilities and showers, the port offers bike Pénichette rental service, a snack, two upper works shops, repair and sale of boats, electric terminals, a system of sewage pumping, boat ramp, CCTV and night lighting.

Do not forget the access on foot or by bike in a few minutes to the shops of the downtown, the restaurants, the nautical centre or the multiplexes cinema, the whole within a green setting. With all its advantages, the marina of Mâcon was awarded the prizeport de plaisance exemplaire which rewards the ports which are searching for new capacities and environmental integration.

The Tourist Office of Vézelay offers ten audioguides that will accompany you during your visit to the city. Renowned for its buildings, wine and artists, it is full of anecdotes and stories of adventure. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its basilica Sainte-Marie Madeleine, Vézelay is also a modern and state-of-the-art city: two applications for smartphone (Android and ios) allow you to visit the city! The itineraries called Vézelay unknown and Vézelay from yesterday to today are to be discovered on the website of the Office.

Tariff: 3 €.

Duration: 1:30.

Difficulty: easy.

A place of battles, place of commerce, place of wine production, Korcula is a city full of suprises and originality. This singularity is pushed to the end: Here, guided tours are not done with a guide, or with mp, and even less with smartphones - no, here are MP 3 that will accompany you around the city. The rental takes place at the tourist office, where the visit to the main attractions of Woodsworth: the banks of the Yonne, the dungeon, the church Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul… Beware, a deposit of 25 € will be required until the device is returned.

Tariff: 3 €.

Duration: 1 h.

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