Top Things to do in Macon
The 10 Best Things to Do in Macon, France
Discover the best top things to do in Macon, France including Musee des Ursulines, Office de Tourisme du Maconnais, Chateau de Chasselas, Eglise Saint-Pierre, Saint Laurent Bridge, The Old Saint-Vincent, Musee Lamartine, Cave de Charnay, Eglise Saint-Clement de Macon, Eglise Cathedrale Saint-Vincent.
Restaurants in Macon
1. Musee des Ursulines
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By CateHikes
This is a small museum--and we all should support these small museums, right? It has some Paleolithic history, archaeological, agricultural,wine (of course), a really interesting gallery dedicated to rowing, and French, Flemish, Dutch paintings and sculptures from the 16-18th century, and a small gallery of contemporary art. The lack of any English wasn't a big problem given the context of the artifacts, old photos and one's imagination.
2. Office de Tourisme du Maconnais
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Colin D - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Helpful polite staff with in depth knowledge so often lacking at tourist offices Pleanty to see and do pointed out to us, sadly only a one night stop over to see all of this lovely cityThanks you very much for your opinion, and comeback quicly !
3. Chateau de Chasselas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
- Wine estate on the border of Burgundy and Beaujolais Magnificent Castle XIVè and XVIIIé century Tasting room open Monday to Saturday from 10 to 12 and from 14 to 18h ( by appointment from December to February ) - Cellar visit by appointment for individuals and groups - Charming cottage for 11 people (5 rooms) with private garden Reception hall for wedding, seminar, meeting ...
Reviewed By SuncanMan - Sunset, LA, USA
This is a super chateau for a wine tasting. The chateau has been in the same family since the early 19th century. The wines are very good and our host, Jacky, was a superb and enthusiastic presenter. If you enjoy degustations, you should also try the Chateau de Fuisse, only 3 kilometers away.
4. Eglise Saint-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest
This church was constructed in the 19th century and is pretty much in the centre of Macon and very close to the tourist information centre. The twin towers are very imposing at 53 metres high. Inside is a very large space with columns and arches and the architecture is excellent. This overlooks a large square area with restaurants and is a good place to have a coffee. The church has recently been renovated. Infact macon is going through major rejuvenation. Good souvenirs in tourist office next door.
5. Saint Laurent Bridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Dietger H - Hope
Whenever I visit Macon I walk the St.Laurent Bridge for memories sake.
The Saone and bridge separate the Bresse region from the Maconnais. In the fifties older people referred to the Saone left as to the Empire and to the Saone right as to the Royaume
The Empire was the Holy Roman Empire of the Teutonic Nation, the Royaume the French Kingdom.
Nowadays the Bresse is known for its famous poultry and its dishes a-la-creme.
The Maconnais is known for its famous wines and South Burgundy food.
Prior to the construction of a Saone by-pass channel ships could not pass the bridge at high water. The up-stream vessels anchored in front of my flat (1959/60). D.F,H.H.
6. The Old Saint-Vincent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest
This is a 5 minute walk away from the main centre of Macon and is a church under going renovation work and is closed at present. However the outside of the building is still worth a visit with its tower and old ruin walls that are currently being restored. This church is known as the old st. Vincent. More information at the tourist office in Macon.
7. Musee Lamartine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Professeur_Avenarius - Metz, France
Le prix d'entrée est dérisoire (2,50€), mais tout ce qui est exposé est particulièrement intéressant, et on y découvre une figure bien plus riche et complexe que celle à laquelle Lamartine est généralement réduit.
Dans la foulée, on a envie de visiter sa maison à Milly et son château à Saint-Point, mais hélas, hors saison, ils sont généralement fermés.
8. Cave de Charnay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By van4867 - Reading, United Kingdom
We have visited this tasting and selling point for the Wine Cooperative of the area. The place is very well kept (avoid getting there between 12:00 and 14:00 as they are on a lunch break) and the personnel very helpful. Their produce, is quite impressive from your diffused Macon Villages (we found it crispy and fresh) to your essential Pouilly-Fuisse (the great cru of the area, with depth and complexity that is breathtaking, to some more humble reds that are nothing special. All can be tasted in a relaxed way and what you buy comes at very friendly, in some cases exceptionally good prices. Definitely worth the visit, if you are a wine person
9. Eglise Saint-Clement de Macon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
10. Eglise Cathedrale Saint-Vincent
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By DanishTravelor - Copenhagen, Denmark
I 1799 begyndte nedrivningen af Vieux Saint-Vincent, Macons gamle katedral, som var i så elendig forfatning, at det frygtedes at kirken ville brase sammen.
Det blev besluttet i 1801, at Macon skulle have en ny kirke til erstatning for den gamle, og fra 1808 – 1818 opførtes så den kirke på det sted, hvor en tidligere kirke havde ligget, Collegiale Saint-Pierre, som var blevet nedrevet få år inden.
Da det var selveste Napoleon der havde beordret kirken opført fik kirken hans navn, men kun indtil kejseren abdicerede, derefter blev den opkaldt efter Louis XVIII, hvilket heller ikke varede mange år. Kirkens endelige navn blev Saint-Vincent.
Bygningen er i klassicistisk stil med fire store fremskudte ikoniske søjler i indgangspartiet der giver den præg af et græsk eller romersk tempel.
Kirkens indre er formet som en treskibet basilika med store lyserøde ioniske søjler som adskillelse af hovedskibet og sideskibene.
I sidevæggene er der kirkeruder og der ses en række malerier rundt omkring i rummet.
I marts 1869 blev den store franske forfatter Alphonse de Lamartine, der var født i Macon, begravet fra kirken.
Église Cathédrale Saint-Vincent har den smukkeste beliggenhed ud til Square de la Paix.
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