Top Things to do in Saone-et-Loire
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What to do and see in Saone-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Saone-et-Loire, France including Chateau de Morlet, Chateau de Saint Aubin Sur Loire, Chapelle du chateau de Bresse, La Tour Rouge, Abbey of Cluny, Theatre romain d'Autun, Tour des Fromages, Les fours a chaux, Vendenesse-les-Charolles, Ancien Hopital Saint Laurent, Hotel de Senece.
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1. Chateau de Morlet
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Located between Beaune and Autun, the castle of Morlet is little known today. The various buildings which compose it are nevertheless of remarkable interest. The entire park and the castle are registered in the French register of historical monuments.
2. Chateau de Saint Aubin Sur Loire
3. Chapelle du chateau de Bresse
4. La Tour Rouge
5. Abbey of Cluny
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4.0 based on 1,077 reviews
Founded in 910, Cluny Abbey radiated across Europe throughout the Middle Ages, with its large abbey church of exceptional proportions : "The Maior Eclesia".The highest vaults of the Romanesque world still bear witness today to this gigantism. The remains of the vast restored abbey church and the sites of the 18th century buildings were renovated for the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the abbey's foundation; they encourage rediscovery of this unique place. A 3D film and virtual reproductions complete the tour and illustrate the majesty of what was Christianity's largest church. Move the screens to discover the abbey just as you would have found it in the 15th century!
Reviewed By athyoz - Liverpool, United Kingdom
I would definitely recommend a visit to Cluny Abbey. I would also recommend that you purchase the audio guides as well. Although nearly all of the huge church was dismantled for building stone after it was sold to builders merchants after the revolution, the visit is excellent in conjuring up the grandeur and majesty of what was the biggest church in Christendom for 400 years. We went on a stonkingly hot day in early July, so we kept out of the sun as much as possible, which meant that we also kept out of the extensive Abbey grounds as much as possible. Even so, our visit lasted more than 2 hours, with plenty left to see and do to make a further visit worthwhile the next time we are in the area. The 3D film show at the beginning of the visit is outstanding.
6. Theatre romain d'Autun
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4.0 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Dreamer63300363863 - George Town, Malaysia
What a great place for a picnic lunch, which we bought at the nearby Farmers Market. This amphitheater was constructed in c.70AD and used for dramatic performances. The quiet ambience of the structure during our visit allowed us to imagine and sense the loud applause of a full house of 20000 spectators. Wonderful! Continuing the Roman theme, we then drove several km to the impressive Arroux Gate, constructed in the 1st C AD. Today's traffic still uses the same two arches where Roman chariots once drove. Now thats worth a visit, despite very limited parking nearby.
7. Tour des Fromages
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4.0 based on 77 reviews
The Tower, once part of the wall surrounding the abbey, used to be called “tour des feves”, will allow you to keep unforgettable memories of your visit to Cluny. From the top of the tower, you can discover an extraordinary panorama on the abbey-city and also a photography exhibition presenting the arievements of Friends de Cluny heritage association. Warning, for people with reduced mobility, the Tour des Fromages has 120 steps ... Entrance by the tourist office. Consult the opening hours of the tourist office which can vary according to the season.
8. Les fours a chaux, Vendenesse-les-Charolles
9. Ancien Hopital Saint Laurent
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3.5 based on 12 reviews
10. Hotel de Senece
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
Édifié par la famille Delaporte de Marnay en deux temps : le corps central de 1710 à 1720 et les deux ailes de 1748 à 1755. Par succession, l'hôtel particulier revient, en 1803, à Jean Etienne Claude Bernard de Senecé qui en fait clôturer la cour. Il dresse au-dessus de la grille d’entrée un arc plein-cintre et désigne son bien désormais du nom d’Hôtel de Senecé. L’Académie de Mâcon, Société des Sciences, Arts et Belles-Lettres, fondée en 1805 (décision de Napoléon 1er) a pour but de susciter des travaux et publications dans les domaines d’ordre intellectuel et culturel. A ce titre, elle organise et accueille des événements culturels (conférences, expositions, concerts). L’Hôtel de Senecé a été acheté par l’Académie de Mâcon en 1896 pour y installer son siège. Depuis, elle en assure la valorisation et l'entretien. En visitant l'Hôtel de Senecé, chacun aide l'Académie de Mâcon dans ses missions de sauvegarde du patrimoine.
