The thematic routes around Cluny
The ancient Benedictine city is situated in the heart of a number of bucolic villages abounding in extremely rich natural and historical sites. Between the plains of the Saône, the granite massifs of the Beaujolais to the south and the gentle valleys of the Charolais region to the west, the Clunisois, with its ocre, pink and red-coloured hilltops, is a land of contrast.
All the valleys are covered in rich pasturage, meadows and forests. The vineyards, standing witnesses of the neighbouring Mâconnais, are an integral part of the landscape.
This area, with its many churches and chapels dotted throughout the countryside, also forms a prestigious Romanesque garden.
To travel the region and discover its heritage there is nothing better than to take one of the thematic routes proposed.
To travel the region and discover its heritage there is nothing better than to take one of the thematic routes proposed.
Whether enthusiastic about Romanesque art, wine or attracted by the lyricism of Lamartine, it’s up to you to start off on the roads of your passion …
The Communauté de Communes du Clunisois is composed of 25 rural districts. You will find a description of each village by clicking on
Route Lamartine :
Alphonse de Lamartine was born in Mâcon in 1790 and spent his childhood at Milly. The love of his youth, Elvire,...
The Mâconnais-Beaujolais wine road
The Mâconnais, the largest of the Saône et Loire wine-growing areas, stretches between the Grosne and Saône...
Romanesque art on the farmland side...
Departure and arrival for this tour is in Tournus. The landscapes of the villages you will go through are typical of...
Romanesque art on the vineyard side...
This tour begins and ends in Cluny. The landscapes of the villages you go through are often marked by the wine-growing...