Between Bourgogne and the "Pays des Pierres Dorées" (golden stones region), starting from the Abbaye Caladoise
Your stopover in Villefranche-sur-Saône, capital of Beaujolais
During your stay in our hotel-restaurant in Villefranche-sur-Saône, you will have plenty of time to visit the capital of the Beaujolais region and discover its extraordinary heritage. Created in the 12th century, the town has preserved some superb old buildings such as the Cour des Fleurons, a little jewel of the 15th century, the Maison Giliquin with its well, or the Maison de Madame Roland with its large façade and its 17th century ironwork.
Another not-to-be-missed stop on your visit to the town is the Rue Nationale, a veritable open-air gallery stretching for almost a kilometre, where you will find the Collégiale Notre-Dame des Marais with its superb flamboyant facade, listed as a historic monument, and its Romanesque bell tower. Nearby, the town's famous and imposing covered market, whose architecture is inspired by religious art, is also worth a visit.
Beaujolais wine route
In the heart of the rolling countryside, the Beaujolais wine route...
The south of Beaujolais, the little Tuscany of Beaujolais
During your stay in our hotel-restaurant in Villefranche-sur-Saône, you will have plenty of time to visit the capital of Beaujolais and discover its extraordinary heritage. Created in the 12th century, the city has preserved superb old buildings such as the Cour des Fleurons, a little gem from the 15th century, the Maison Giliquin with its well, or the Maison de Madame Roland with its wide façade and its 17th century ironwork.
Another essential stop on your visit to the city is the rue Nationale, a real open-air gallery that stretches for almost a kilometer where you will find the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame des Marais with its superb flamboyant façade, listed as a historic monument and its Romanesque-style bell tower. Nearby, the city's famous and imposing covered market, whose architecture is inspired by religious art, is also worth a visit.
